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French Moules Frites with Creamy White Sauce

Name: French Moules Frites with Creamy White Sauce
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1 cup white wine; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp flour; 1/2 cup heavy cream; salt and pepper to taste; vegetable oil for frying; potatoes, peeled and cut into fries

A richer version of the classic French mussels dish, with a creamy white wine sauce and crispy fries.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large pot, heat butter and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add mussels, white wine, broth, and simmer until mussels open.
In a separate pan, heat oil and fry potatoes until golden brown.
In a saucepan, make a roux with butter and flour, then add the mussels' cooking liquid and cream to create a creamy sauce.
Season with salt and pepper, and serve mussels with fries.

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