NICI’S NOTE
Mussels can be easily removed from their shells. Put them in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. The shells will spring open, and you can then ease out the mussel and remove the beard.
Mussel, kūmara & horopito fritters
These peppery morsels are the perfect way to enjoy some of our most affordable kaimoana: kuku, or green-lipped mussels!
Makes 10-12 fritters
200g mussel meat, chopped roughly
1 onion, sliced thinly
½ cup grated orange kūmara
1 cup finely shredded cabbage
½ cup
