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Step 1
Cook the fries according to the packet or make your own.
Meat
Moules frites
A Belgian favourite: fresh blue mussels steamed with shallots, garlic, parsley and white wine. Served with golden fries and mayonnaise or aioli.
YOU WILL NEED
Ingredients
- 2 portions French fries
- 1 kg blue mussels
- 2 shallots
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 bunch parsley
- 50 g butter
- 2½ dl dry white wine
- Salt and pepper
- Mayonnaise or aioli
FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE PLATE
Method
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Step 2
Rinse and scrub the mussels and remove the beards. Tap open mussels lightly; discard any that do not close. Discard broken mussels too.
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Step 3
Peel and chop the shallots and garlic. Roughly chop the parsley.
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Step 4
Melt half the butter in a large pot. Sauté the shallots and garlic briefly.
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Step 5
Add the wine and boil for 1–2 minutes. Add the mussels and cook vigorously under a lid for 3–4 minutes.
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Step 6
Remove mussels as they open. Discard any that remain closed. Reduce the cooking liquid by about half.
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Step 7
Whisk in the remaining butter, season and return the mussels to warm through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with fries and aioli.
A DELICIOUS FINISH
What should you serve with it?
Non-alcoholic
Citrus lemonade
Fresh lemon and gentle bubbles complement the salty mussels.
ALCOHOL-FREE OPTION
Chilled lemon lemonade or mineral water with lime.
A delicious alternative that lets the food take centre stage.
These drink pairings are suggestions – choose what suits you and your guests.