How to Make Moules-Frites

Belgian beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: lager

Non-alcoholic beer maintains a similar flavor profile without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

fries

🥗Healthier: sweet potato fries

💰Cheaper: potato wedges

Sweet potato fries offer a healthier option, while potato wedges are cheaper.

crusty bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread is healthier, while white bread is more economical.

Chop Mars Piper potatoes into centimeter-long wedges and then into chips.

Run the chopped potatoes under cold water and soak them in cold water in the fridge for a couple of hours.

Peel garlic cloves, crush them with the back of a knife, and chop them finely.

Peel shallots, chop off the top and root, and then chop them finely while keeping the root intact.

Tie bay leaves, thyme, and parsley together with butcher's twine to create a bouquet garni.

Inspect mussels, discarding any that do not close when squeezed. Remove the beard and barnacles from the mussels and rinse them in cold water.

Pat the soaked French fries dry with a clean tea towel.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 160°C (320°F) and fry the chips for about 5 minutes until cooked but not colored.

Increase the oil temperature to 190°C (374°F) and fry the chips for an additional 10 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Season with salt after frying.

In a pan, melt butter and add half of the chopped shallots and half of the chopped garlic. Cook on low to medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add the bouquet garni to the pan and cover to let it steam and impart flavor.

Pour in dry white wine, cover the pan, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the mussels open. Shake the pan to combine.

After about 6-7 minutes, check the mussels; discard any that remain closed. Remove the bouquet garni and stir in double cream and roughly chopped parsley.

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