Thai-Flavored Mussels

INGREDIENTS

• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/2-inch piece ginger, minced
• 20 mussels (about 12 ounces), (preferably cultivated, or cleaned and bearded)
• 3 kaffir lime leaves, chopped or shredded, or 1 (4-inch) piece lemon grass, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced or minced
• 1 fresh chile pepper, red or green, seeded and chopped or sliced finely
• 1/2 cup light stock, such as vegetable, chicken, fish or dashi
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 cup boiling water