Instructievideo: Mosselen bereiden

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides a savory base without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

Prepare 1 kilogram of mussels for two people.

Rinse the mussels under cold water to remove any sand.

Discard any damaged mussels.

Tap open mussels; if they do not close, discard them as well.

Let the mussels drain.

Heat some olive oil in a mussel pot or large sauté pan.

Add chopped onion, celery, and carrot, and sauté for 4 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Add the drained mussels to the vegetables.

Pour in a generous splash of white wine and cover the pot with a lid.

Cook the mussels for about 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the pot a few times during cooking to ensure even cooking.

After cooking, all shells should be open; discard any that remain closed.

Serve the mussels with a sauce, bread, or fries.

Cooking Techniques

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