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Choros a La Chalaca
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 1
I enjoyed this appetizer this year on christmas eve and have been craving it ever since. I add tomatoes into the mix for added color and flavor.
Ingredients:
36 mussels (boiled until open, left intact on a half shell)
6 tomatoes (i use roma, finely diced)
3/4 cup cilantro (diced)
1 small red onion (finely minced)
1 (16 ounce) can yellow peppers (aji amarillo)
1 tablespoon msg
2 limes, juice of
Directions:
1. Place the can of aji amarillos with their juices in a blender and puree for 1 minutes.
2. Place the tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and blended aji's in a large bowl.
3. Add the msg and the lime juice.
4. Place the mussels on a half shell on a serving platter and top each with one tablespoon of the Aji mixture.
5. Serve with a nice cold beer and enjoy!
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