Perfect Moules & Frites recipe part 1 - Hairy Bikers Ride Again, The - BBC

mussels

🥗Healthier: clams

💰Cheaper: canned mussels

Canned mussels are more affordable and easy to find.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth is lower in calories, while vinegar adds acidity.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

Soak the chips in cold water.

Cut the potatoes into 4.5 mm chips.

Dry the chips thoroughly with a cloth.

Fill the deep fat fryer basket about 2/3 full with the dried chips.

Heat the oil to a temperature of 130 to 140° Centigrade.

Cook the chips for 10 minutes without browning them.

Remove the chips from the heat and let them drain until cold.

In a large pan, melt a big knob of butter.

Add chopped leeks, celery with leaves, and shallots to the pan.

Add 2 kilos of cleaned mussels to the pan.

Pour in half a bottle of white wine and some beer.

Add pepper and stir well to combine the ingredients.

Cover the mussels with the leeks and shallots and bring to a boil.

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