Chef Emeril's Asian Inspired Mussels Recipe

• 3 c. shrimp stock
• 2 x Kaffir lime leaves
• 1/4 c. minced lemon grass
• 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp. minced shallots
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1 Tbsp. minced scallions
• 1 lb fresh mussels scrubbed well, and beards removed
• 1 c. unsweetened coconut lowfat milk
• 1/4 c. minced cilantro leaves

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