Belgian-style mussels and fries
Norm. diff.
dish
Belgium

60
Ingredients
- cooking butter (0.05)
- white wines
250 ml dry white wine
- mussels (2)
- potatoes (1)
- onions (1)
- vegetable oil
- table salt
- pepper
- fresh parsley (herb)
- garlic (2)
Preparation
- Clean the mussels: Scrape the mussels under running water to remove any dirt or algae. Discard any mussels that are open or broken.
- Prepare the aromatic: Finely slice the onion, chop the garlic and finely chop the parsley.
- In a large saucepan or pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until golden and soft.
- Add the mussels to the pan, then pour the white wine over them. Also add half of the chopped parsley. Cover the pan and simmer over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until all the mussels have opened.
- Meanwhile, prepare the fries: Peel the potatoes and cut them into sticks of the desired size for the fries. Rinse them in cold water to remove the starch, then dry them thoroughly with a clean cloth.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan over medium-high heat (around 180°C).
- Fry the fries in small batches until golden and crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain them on absorbent paper and immediately season them with salt.
- Once all the mussels are open and cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the remaining chopped parsley over the mussels.
- Arrange the mussels in individual serving bowls and serve them hot with the crispy fries.
- Enjoy your mussels and fries with pleasure, accompanied by mayonnaise, bread and white wine if you wish!