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Belgian Moules-Frites

Name: Belgian Moules-Frites
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Belgian
Ingredients: 1.5kg mussels, cleaned and debearded; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/2 cup fish stock; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp parsley; salt and pepper to taste; 500g potatoes, peeled and cut into fries; oil for frying

Traditional Belgian mussels cooked in white wine and herbs, served with crispy fries.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large pot, heat butter and oil. Sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant.
Add mussels, white wine, fish stock, thyme, and parsley. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until mussels open.
Season with salt and pepper. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
Meanwhile, fry potatoes in oil until golden and crispy.
Serve mussels with fries and a squeeze of lemon.

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