Fideuá with Mussels with Thermomix

Preparation of Fideuá with Mussels with Thermomix

Step 1: Cooking the mussels

1. To start, you will need to steam the mussels. This step is essential to obtain all the flavor of the seafood. Follow these steps:
2. Add 200 g of water to the Thermomix® glass.
3. Place the Varoma container in its position with the fresh mussels. Make sure the mussels are very clean.
4. Cover the Varoma and program 15 minutes, Varoma, speed 1.
5. Remove the Varoma and uncover it, reserving the mussels.
6. Strain the liquid from the glass through a fine mesh strainer and set aside for later use. This liquid contains the flavor of the mussels and will be the base broth for the fideuá.
7. Rinse and dry the Thermomix® glass.

Step 2: Preparation of the sauce

1. The sofrito is the heart of the fideuá. The flavors that will give life to the dish are concentrated in it. Follow these steps:
2. Add the onion, garlic, pepper and olive oil to the glass.
3. Blend everything for 3 seconds at speed 5.
4. Sauté the mixture for 5 minutes at 120°C, speed 1.
5. This process allows the vegetables to release their aromas and the olive oil to capture all the flavors.

Step 3: Cooking the tomato and paprika

1. To give color and intense flavor to the fideuá, it is essential to use tomato and paprika.
2. Add the crushed tomato, paprika and pinches of yellow food coloring to the glass.
3. Sauté everything for 10 minutes at 120°C, speed 1.
4. While the sauce is cooking, you can take the opportunity to remove the shells from the cooked mussels and reserve them for later.

Step 4: Preparation of the broth

1. The broth is crucial to obtain a very tasty fideuá. Here we use the cooking liquid from the mussels, which will be enriched by the sauce.
2. Add the salt, the mussel cooking liquid and water to the glass to make 800 g in total.
3. Program 8 minutes at 100°C, speed 1.
4. This broth will be the perfect base for the noodles to absorb all the flavor.

Step 5: Cooking the fideuá noodles

1. Now that you have the broth ready, it’s time to add the pasta.
2. Add the 300 g of fideuá noodles to the glass.
3. Program 8 minutes at 100°C, reverse rotation, speed 1.
4. The reverse turning is essential to prevent the noodles from breaking during cooking.

Step 6: Platter Assembly

1. Once the fideuá is cooked, all that remains is to add the mussels and give it the final touch.
2. Pour the fideuá into a serving dish.
3. Add the mussels and mix with a spatula.
4. Let it rest for a few minutes so that the flavors integrate well.
5. And that’s it! Your fideuá with mussels is ready to serve and enjoy.

Tips to make the best fideuá with mussels

1. Fresh mussels: Use fresh mussels to get the best flavor of the sea. You can accompany the fideuá with a touch of lemon to enhance the flavor.
2. Yellow coloring: Although it is optional, the yellow coloring gives the fideuá that characteristic golden tone that makes it more appetizing.
3. Resting time: It is important to let the fideuá rest for a few minutes before serving, since the noodles will continue to absorb the broth.