MOULES FRITES Recipe from BELGIUM - Cooking with Kids

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.

Introduce the dish as 'moules frites' and discuss its Belgian origin.

Show the mussels and explain they are a type of mollusk.

Mention that the mussels are still alive and should close when touched.

Discuss the beards on the mussels and make a joke about them being 'hipster muscles'.

Talk about the potatoes and warn against eating them raw due to toxicity.

Explain that fries are popular in Belgium and are called 'frites'.

Mention that Belgians often eat fries with mayonnaise, but ketchup is also acceptable.

Show excitement about the dish and mention the intention to have fries with mayonnaise.

Cooking Techniques

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