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pre-prepare mussels
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i have washed and de-bearded some mussels for tomorrow's tea. Do i just leave them in the fridge as they are, or should they be submerged in water?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Googling brings up countless websites which either make no reference to keeping mussels in water, or specifically state that you shouldn't do so - such as this one:
http://www.martins-seafresh.co.uk/Mussels.htm
However there are also loads of websites (including the BBC) which suggest that mussels should only be eaten on the day of purchase (unless you're really confident about their freshness):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/mussel
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http://www.martins-seafresh.co.uk/Mussels.htm
However there are also loads of websites (including the BBC) which suggest that mussels should only be eaten on the day of purchase (unless you're really confident about their freshness):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/mussel
Chris
Live mussels kept cool and moist will last for many days out of water, in fact they will last longer than in water that is of insufficient volume. If mussels are tightly closed they are ok to eat. If they are open they can often be revived by placing them in a tray of 2% salt water that is about 1" deep (with all the mussels covered) and kept in a cool place. Any that are still open after an hour of this treatment should be discarded. Ideally cleaning and de-bearding should be done just before you cook them.
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