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Traditional Belgian Moules-frites

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

40 minutes4 servings
Traditional Belgian Moules-frites
Photo: Edward · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse mussels and discard any that are open or damaged.
  2. In a large pot, sauté garlic and onion in butter until fragrant.
  3. Add white wine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  4. Add mussels, cover, and cook until they open (5-7 minutes).
  5. Mix flour with a little water to make a slurry, stir into the pot.
  6. Simmer 2 more minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Serve mussels with crispy fries on the side.

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