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Kupang Masak Lemak (Mussels in light Coconut Milk)

Published 14/03/2014, updated 19/06/2020 29 Comments

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Kupang Masak Lemak
Kupang Masak Lemak

Some years ago, a friend of mine asked if I could come up with a South East Asian style tapas dish for a charity event he was holding. As I was due to fly out to Israel first thing the next morning, I had to keep it really, really quick and easy – and Kupang Masak Lemak was the result! I gave it a Malay name, just for the fun of it!

I have since made these mussels many, many times, it’s very light yet packs a full flavour profile. Some crusty bread on the side to mop up all that lovely sauce is a must! But if you fancy rice, that’ll be just as perfect!

The spices used are your standard South East Asian. If you have trouble getting the galangal, lemongrass or lime leaves, leave them out, you will still get a wonderful dish. Click on the aromatics above to read more about them.

Malay Language Lesson:

Kupang – Mussels

Masak – Cook

Lemak – Cream, ie the coconut milk

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Kupang Masak Lemak

Kupang Masak Lemak (Mussels in light Coconut Milk)


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5 from 13 reviews

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 1x
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Description

Quick, easy and deliciously full of South east Asian flavours! Perfect with bread or rice.


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Ingredients

  • 1 kg (just over 2 lb) mussels, scrubbed and cleaned
  • 1Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 fresh chilli
  • 2.5 cm (1″) ginger
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
  • 1cm (about half in) galangal
  • 200 ml (4/5 cup) coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • juice of half a lime
  • 3 fresh kaffir lime leaves, optional
  • small handful fresh coriander, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Clean your mussels by scrubbing the shells.
  2. Pound or finely chop the garlic, chilli, ginger and galangal.
  3. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion slices, the lemongrass & the pounded ingredients, stirring and cooking for a minute, you’ll get a lovely aroma at this stage.
  5. Pour the coconut milk in, add the soy sauce and lime leaves too. Stir it all in.
  6. Add the mussels in, give them a very quick stir, cover & leave to steam on the same heat for about 3-4 minutes, giving it a shake or two during this time. At the end of the 3-4 minutes, they will be done.
  7. Tip everything onto a warm serving platter, squeeze the lime juice all over, scatter with the fresh coriander and serve immediately.
  • Category: Starter
  • Cuisine: Singaporean and Malaysian

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Comments

  1. Brittany | Memoirs Of A Good Thing says

    26/01/2017 at 8:04 am

    I don’t eat shellfish unfortunately but the base sounds amazing. I love using coconut milk and ginger. I have never used lemongrass though so I’m not sure what it tastes like.

    Reply
  2. TColeman says

    13/01/2017 at 3:01 pm

    Using mussels in a seafood dish and all these other flavor compliments sounds amazing. I need this in my life!

    Reply
  3. Robin Rue says

    13/01/2017 at 3:00 pm

    Seafood is one of my favorites. Although I have never had mussels before I have heard that they are so good.

    Reply
  4. Krystle Cook says

    13/01/2017 at 2:59 pm

    I have never had these before but they look delicious. I would love to be able to try them!

    Reply
  5. Maria Han says

    12/01/2017 at 5:18 am

    This is absolutely looks yummy and I want to learn how to cook this. Glad you share this

    Reply
    • Azlin Bloor says

      12/01/2017 at 2:24 pm

      Thank you Maria!

      Reply
  6. Kiwi says

    11/01/2017 at 8:20 pm

    I am not a fan of mussels to be honest but I am a fan of SE Asian foods and flavors. I would try this just to see the difference in flavors.

    Reply
  7. CourtneyLynne says

    11/01/2017 at 4:42 am

    Omg can we say yum?!? I just love muscles!!! Must give your recipe a try

    Reply
  8. Elizabeth O. says

    11/01/2017 at 4:39 am

    I love mussels because they’re versatile. You can cook them with any kind of sauce and they’re still going to taste amazing. This recipe looks delightful! Easy too!

    Reply
  9. Herzlife says

    11/01/2017 at 2:12 am

    That’s pretty yummy! We just usually cooked mussels (tahong) in ginger soup at home, although coconut milk is most used condiments in cooking here.

    Reply
  10. Liz Mays says

    10/01/2017 at 7:25 pm

    Ooh this looks great. I’d love to surprise my family with some flavorful mussels. I think this would be perfect.

    Reply
  11. Terri Beavers says

    10/01/2017 at 7:17 pm

    This is a recipe my family would really enjoy. I’m going to print it out and give it a try. It looks and sounds amazingly delicious.

    Reply
  12. C. Poly (@CPoly69) says

    10/01/2017 at 5:15 pm

    This sounds amazing! I’ve only had muscles once and had a horrible allergic reaction.

    Reply
  13. Chi Le says

    10/01/2017 at 2:34 pm

    The food looks so good! I’ll definitely try making one with this recipe:)

    Reply
  14. Ana De- Jesus says

    10/01/2017 at 1:20 pm

    Coconut milk makes everything taste better! This sounds like a fresh and plentiful dish that my friends would love!

    Reply
  15. Karlyn Cruz says

    10/01/2017 at 11:51 am

    Seafoods are something I really wanted to eat! I’m really craving. Maybe I can do this at home. Bookmarked this recipe.

    Reply
  16. Anosa says

    10/01/2017 at 11:47 am

    OMG I need to make this! It sounds so amazing, I love all seaford and like to try different recipes whenever I travel. I will be making this at ome and giving it a go

    Reply
  17. Clara says

    10/01/2017 at 2:51 am

    I love to eat seafood but not that great at cooking it. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  18. Jennifer Gilbert says

    10/01/2017 at 12:13 am

    I love seafood. I’ll have to try this recipe. I’ve never eaten mussels, but they sound delicious with the coconut milk, soy sauce, and the spices.

    Reply
  19. Michelle Gwynn Jones says

    09/01/2017 at 10:29 pm

    I love mussels. I am always buying coconut milk and then looking for a new recipe. Thank you, I will be trying this.

    Reply
  20. Shirley says

    09/01/2017 at 10:27 pm

    Sounds good. I am fond of seafood and i would love to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  21. Amber Myers says

    09/01/2017 at 8:22 pm

    My husband would really love this. I’ve never been a fan of mussels, but he enjoys them.

    Reply
  22. Emma white says

    09/01/2017 at 7:55 pm

    Im not a seafood fan although i must admit this does look yummy! My friend enjoys seafood so going to send her this link!

    Reply
  23. Tina Gleisner says

    09/01/2017 at 6:23 pm

    I’m seeing a lot more coconut milk at the store & now your recipe. Guess it’s time to learn what makes coconut milk so special

    Reply
  24. tara pittman says

    09/01/2017 at 6:13 pm

    I learned how to cook mussels. These look so tasty

    Reply
  25. Sarah-Louise Bailey says

    09/01/2017 at 4:22 pm

    Mussels in coconut milk was a mouth watering creamy combination for everyone. Thank you for another nutritious yet very affordable meal that will be loved by all generations.

    Reply
  26. Maryanne says

    09/01/2017 at 3:55 pm

    Not a seafood lover at all but my husband loves it!! 😉

    Reply
  27. Ave says

    09/01/2017 at 12:27 pm

    My husband is a huge fan of seafood and mussels are one of his favorite. I really like that your Mussels in light Coconut Milk are really easy to make! Have to add them to our menu asap!

    Reply
    • Azlin Bloor says

      09/01/2017 at 3:10 pm

      Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply

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