Title: Midia (Mussels) Appetizer
Categories: Armenian Appetizer
Yield: 1 Servings
| 3 | lb | Fresh mussels,scrubbed, beard removed and steamed for 10 min |
| 4 | c | Chopped onions |
| 3/4 | c | Olive oil |
| 1 | c | Long grain rice,washed and drained |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| | | Pepper to taste |
| 1 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1 | ts | Allspice |
| 1 | ts | Dried basil |
| 3/4 | c | Currants |
| 1/4 | c | Pine nuts |
| 2 | c | Water |
Prepare mussels and set aside. Saute onions in olive oil until soft. Add
rice and mix thoroughly. Add salt, pepper, spices, currants and pine nuts.
Mix well. Add water, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes at medium
heat. Add cleaned mussels, removed from their shells, mix thoroughly and
cook about 10 minutes. Serve at room temperatur, mounded in a dish
surrounded by fresh lemon slices. This may be used as an appetizer or as a
side dish.