Fried Mussels (midia tiganita)

# 3 lbs.(1.5 kilos) mussels
# three quarters of a cup (medium tea cup) milk
# 1 egg, beaten
# 1 soupspoon of oil
# 1 cup of flour
# salt and pepper
# oil for frying

# Remove the contents of the shell and wash them again, then drain well
# Mix the egg, milk and a spoonful of oil, then season with salt and pepper
# Add the flour, beat well until smooth, then leave the batter to stand for one hour
# Put a liberal amount of oil in a frying pan and heat well
# Dip the mussels individually in the prepared batter and drop in the hot oil to fry
# Serve garnished with wedges of lemon and lettuce leaves




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