Only foods of animal origin contain taurine. The richest natural taurine sources are mussels, crustaceans, other seafood and the heart. The simplest way to prepare mussels, crabs and prawns is to cook them in a soup or to sauté them with a bit of garlic and herbs. They are easy-to-digest sources of protein, and they contain numerous vitamins, minerals and trace elements, including iodine, selenium, zinc and copper.

Heat the coconut oil in a pan, add the onions and garlic and caramelise them for a few minutes. Make sure the pan is not too hot, so the onions don’t burn. Add the water or stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, add the coconut cream, curry paste, salt and pepper. Cook for 5-10 minutes at medium heat until it thickens. Remove from heat and blend it until smooth using a hand blender. Return to stove and add mussels. If they are still frozen, it takes 5-6 minutes to be ready, unfrozen they only need 2-3 minutes. Add lemon or lime juice before serving and sprinkle freshly chopped basil on top.