Steamed Mussels with Thai Green Curry Broth

Whether for a weeknight supper or weekend soirée, mussels are a regular at our house. Not only are they easy to make, they’re inexpensive, fun to eat, and elegant. They do need to be cooked immediately before serving—normally an entertaining no-no—but you can make the fragrant broth ahead of time. Come dinnertime, all that’s left to do is bring the broth to a simmer and quickly steam the mussels. I always serve this dish with jasmine rice or a crusty baguette for sopping up the broth, but i