Jul 09 2026

Moules & Frites Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

1 lb in your choice of: white wine, leek, roasted garlic cream // thai red curry coconut // pernod, tomato, fennel, leek, cream //

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Method

Mussels Preparation

  1. 1

    Choose Your Sauce

    Select one sauce from the following options: white wine, thai red curry coconut, or pernod tomato fennel cream.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sauce (for White Wine)

    In a large pot, heat 1 cup of white wine over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and minced roasted garlic, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the mussels, cover the pot, and cook until mussels open, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in heavy cream before serving.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Sauce (for Thai Red Curry)

    In a large pot, combine 1 cup of coconut milk and 2 tbs of Thai red curry paste, heating over medium heat. Add the mussels, cover, and cook until mussels open, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Sauce (for Pernod Tomato Fennel Cream)

    In a large pot, heat 1 tbs of Pernod over medium heat. Add diced tomatoes, sliced fennel, and leeks, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the mussels and cover, cooking until mussels open, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in heavy cream before serving.

Fries Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Fries

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the cut potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.

  2. 6

    Bake the Fries

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.