How to Cook Moules Frites
Clean the mussels first., Remove the beard., Get rid of any open ones., Get your potatoes ready., Cut the potatoes into ¼ inch slices or rounds., Soak them in a bowl of salted water for about an hour to remove the starch. , Rinse the potato strips...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Clean the mussels first.
They need to be cleaned properly
- scrubbed with a small brush under running water to remove the grit as you don't want any grit in your teeth. -
Step 2: Remove the beard.
This is the long string like thing that hangs from the shells. , Mussels need to be closed when you pop them in the pan
- throw any away if they are open. , For about 4
- 6 people, you will need about 4 – 6 potatoes, peeled or unpeeled. , Cut the slices into strips about ¼ inch wide or wider if you prefer them a little thicker. ,,, Remove and drain on kitchen paper. ,,, Cook gently for a few minutes until soft. , Bring to the boil and immediately simmer with lid on the pan for about eight minutes. , Again, throw them away if they remain closed.
Please take care with this part! , First, taste to see how much salt and pepper you need, if any. ,, Reheat the oil and fry the potatoes for a few minutes then drain on kitchen paper before serving. , Pair with a bowl of crispy French fries and crispy French bread if you are hungry! -
Step 3: Get rid of any open ones.
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Step 4: Get your potatoes ready.
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Step 5: Cut the potatoes into ¼ inch slices or rounds.
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Step 6: Soak them in a bowl of salted water for about an hour to remove the starch.
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Step 7: Rinse the potato strips and dry well on a tea towel or kitchen paper.
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Step 8: Fry in hot oil until they are golden brown.
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Step 9: Gather your ingredients.
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Step 10: Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed pan over a medium heat.
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Step 11: Add the chopped shallots/onion
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Step 12: and garlic.
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Step 13: Add the wine or beer.
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Step 14: When they are cooked they should be open.
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Step 15: Add the herbs and season with coarse salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 16: Keep warm as you finish the last stage of your fries.
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Step 17: Complete the final cooking.
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Step 18: Serve your moules-frites in small bowls with a little of the cooking juices.
Detailed Guide
They need to be cleaned properly
- scrubbed with a small brush under running water to remove the grit as you don't want any grit in your teeth.
This is the long string like thing that hangs from the shells. , Mussels need to be closed when you pop them in the pan
- throw any away if they are open. , For about 4
- 6 people, you will need about 4 – 6 potatoes, peeled or unpeeled. , Cut the slices into strips about ¼ inch wide or wider if you prefer them a little thicker. ,,, Remove and drain on kitchen paper. ,,, Cook gently for a few minutes until soft. , Bring to the boil and immediately simmer with lid on the pan for about eight minutes. , Again, throw them away if they remain closed.
Please take care with this part! , First, taste to see how much salt and pepper you need, if any. ,, Reheat the oil and fry the potatoes for a few minutes then drain on kitchen paper before serving. , Pair with a bowl of crispy French fries and crispy French bread if you are hungry!
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