Moules, the national dish of Belgium 🇧🇪

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.

Clean mussels under cold running water, scrubbing shells to remove any debris.

Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat until foamy.

Add chopped shallots and minced garlic, sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in white wine and add bay leaves, bring to a simmer.

Add cleaned mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes until mussels open.

Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.

Stir in chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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