In a soup pot saute garlic in the olive oil for 1 min. Add the curry paste and stir and cook for 1 min. Add the coconut milk and chicken stock, stirring to combine. Bring up to a boil, salt to taste and add pepper strips. Cook for 5 min. Add the mussels and cook for 5 min. or until shells are open. Discard any that have not completely opened. Serve in bowls garnished with cilantro.