to open the mussels
about 1 kilo (2 pounds) mussels, cleaned
1 shallot (about 35 gr), finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
175 ml (¾ cup) white wine
cilantro or parsley branches, with or without leaves
½ small green pepper and ½ small red pepper, cut in 3-mm (⅛-inch) dice
for the salad