Ingredients

• 2 lb mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed and beards removed
• 1/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions (about 2)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans*, rinsed in cold water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cook, tightly covered, over moderate heat until all mussels open wide, 3 to 6 minutes. (Discard any mussels that remain unopened after 6 minutes.) Serve in shallow bowls.
2. *Available at adrianascaravan.com.