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Recipe
Moules-frites
Mussels steamed with wine and served with fries.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg mussels
- White wine
- Shallot
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Fries
How to make it
- Clean mussels and discard any open ones that do not close. Prepare this first and keep the heat moderate; rushing the first stage usually gives uneven texture later.
- Cook shallot and garlic, then add wine. Continue gently and check texture rather than only the clock; the dish is ready when the main ingredient is tender and well seasoned.
- Steam mussels until open. Continue gently and check texture rather than only the clock; the dish is ready when the main ingredient is tender and well seasoned.
- Serve with parsley, broth and fries. Taste once more before serving. Add salt, acid, herbs or a spoon of sauce at the end while the dish is still hot.
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Keep the plate simple and let the main texture lead: crisp pastry, tender stew, glossy sauce or fresh garnish. This page is a compact cooking overview, not a long article.