Step #1 **you can substitue one tbsp mashed anchovy or paste diluted w/ sherry or wine if you don’t have fish sauce.
Step #2 Sautee garlic, lemongrass & ginger in oil for about two mins, until fragrant but not browned.
Step #3 Whisk in the rest of the ingredient except the mussels & about half of the cilantro & half of the basil.
Step #4 Bring to a light simmer about 3-4 mins
Add the mussels, stir & cover)
Cook about 4-5 mins until mussels open (throw away any that don’t open after 5 mins of cooking).
Step #5 Remove mussles from the broth & into a large serving bowl, Strain broth over top of the mussels & sprinkle with remaining cilanto.
Step #6 & basil.
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