Written by Neil Hopkins
, Tuesday, 26 February 2008

The
Cataplana is the newest 'must-have' to sweep into the kitchen. Originating from Portugal, it's stylish, sleek, easy to use and turns out great dishes!
Try this simple mussel dish, for example, to really get the taste buds tingling!
Ingredients:
2lbs mussels, de-bearded and washed
3 shallots, sliced
¼ tsp garlic
2 lemons, juice of
1 tbsp chives cut into ¼ inch sticks)
1 tbsp chopped chervil
1 tbsp tarragon
1 tbsp Italian parsley
¼ cup white wine
2 tbsp butter
Method
Toss all ingredients in the cataplana
Close lid and place in a hot oven or on the stove for approximately 8 minutes 260°c
Open cataplana and serve immediately
Top Tip: open the Cataplana at the table and use one side for discarded shells
For more information and extra recipe ideas, or to get your very own Cataplana, visit
www.kitchen-2-table.com