1 tablespoon of sesame oil
6 spring onions (scallions), trimmed and chopped
1 red chilli, seeded and chopped
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
2 stalks of lemon grass, finely sliced
1 kg (2.2 lb) of prepared fresh (or frozen) mussels in or out of shells
425 g (15 oz) of condensed beef consomme
600 ml (20 fl oz) 2 1/2 cups of water
140 g (5 oz) of pickled ginger slices, drained
1 teaspoon of (Gluten free) fish sauce (or double up on [Gluten free] soy sauce)
1 teaspoon of dark (Gluten free) soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch of fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped