Thai Steamed Mussels in Basil Coconut Sauce

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1 pound fresh mussels

1 thumb-size piece galanga, or ginger, grated

2 shallots, or ¼ cup onion, chopped finely

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ red chile (finely sliced), optional

⅓ cup white wine, or white cooking wine

½ cup fresh basil and coriander leaves, chopped, garnish

subheading: For the Basil-Coconut Sauce:

1 cup coconut milk

½ teaspoon ground coriander

¼ cup fresh coriander, leaves and stems

½ to 1 cup fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 teaspoon shrimp paste, or substitute 1 more tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

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