#mussels

Mussels with beer and chips - Astrid van de Ven

Dutch , b. 1965 -

Moules and Frites is a classic Belgian dish featuring succulent mussels cooked in a flavorful broth, served alongside crispy French fries. It's a dish that perfectly balances the briny freshness of the seafood with the comforting crunch of the fries.

Ingredients: 2 lbs mussels, cleaned and debearded. 2 tbsp butter. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup dry white wine. 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. 1 lemon, cut into wedges. 1 bag frozen French fries. Oil for frying.

Instructions: Melt the butter in a big pot over medium-low heat. For about one minute, until the garlic smells good, add the minced garlic. Add the broth and white wine, then the mussels. Add pepper and salt. Put the lid on and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mussels open up. Don't eat any mussels that aren't open. Add the chopped parsley and squeeze some lemon juice over the mussels right before you serve them. In the meantime, fry the French fries according to the directions on the package until they are golden brown and crispy. Put the mussels in a big bowl and serve French fries on the side.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes