White Miso Mussels with Watercress

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
• 1.5 cups pale ale beer 
• 3 tablespoons miso paste white
• 2 pounds mussels 
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
• 4 ounces watercress leaves ends trimmed

Equipment

• pot
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Heat butter in a 3-quart cast iron pot over medium heat. When butter foams, add ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add sake and bring to a boil.
3. Add mussels, stir to coat, cover, and steam until mussels open, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Using a slotted spoon, remove mussels to a serving plate.
5. Add miso to sauce and stir until smooth.
6. Remove from heat, stir in watercress, pour over mussels, and serve.