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Ingredients
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Moules à la marinière
Frites maison
Method
Moules à la marinière
- 1
Prepare the mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any dirt or sand. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
- 2
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- 4
Steam the mussels
Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
- 5
Finish and serve
Stir in chopped parsley, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Frites maison
- 6
Prepare the potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin strips, about 1 cm thick. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch and dry thoroughly.
- 7
Heat the oil
In a large, deep pan, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).
- 8
Fry the potatoes
Carefully add the potato strips in batches to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 9
Drain and season
Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste while they are still hot.



