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Lettuce Wrapped Hoisin-Glazed Mussels INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 lbs. mussels, cleaned 1/4 cup peeled and seeded cucumber,chopped 1/3 cup hoisin sauce 1 Tbs. grated or minced fresh ginger 1/4 cup finely shredded carrot 1 Tbs. Dijon-style mustard 2 Tbs. minced mint leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 12 Boston or iceberg lettuce leaves 1/4 cup diced green onions INSTRUCTIONS: Place mussels in large pot and set over high heat. Add 1 inch of water, cover and steam mussels for 5 minutes. Set aside, covered, and let rest for about 5 minutes, then pour into a roasting pan. Remove mussels from shells and place in mixing bowl. Whisk together hoisin sauce, fresh ginger, mustard and garlic; add to the mussels, blending well. Add green onions, cucumber, carrot and mint leaves, tossing gently to blend well. Serve mussel mixture wrapped in lettuce leaves. Makes 4 main dish servings or 8-10 appetizer servings. -- Janice Elder, Charlotte, NC Back to Recipe Contest Page