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Coconut, ginger and kaffir lime mussels

SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS, PLUS SCRUBBING

● 2tbsp groundnut oil ● 4 shallots, finely chopped ● 2 kaffir lime leaves, very finely sliced ● Thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and sliced into fine matchsticks ● 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ● 4 red chillies, deseeded and finely sliced ● 400ml tin coconut milk ● 2tbsp fish sauce ● Juice of 1 lime ● 2kg mussels, cleaned ● Thai basil or coriander, to serve
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Heat the oil in a large