MOULES FRITES - FRENCH/BELGIAN BISTRO STYLE MUSSELS AND CHIPS
I adore Moules Frites - for me it is quintessential French and Belgian Bistro food at its best - plus I love tactile eating! You can treat yourself to Moules Frites anywhere in France and Belgium, and for most of the year. I often make the "Moules" part at home - Moules Marinière - but now and then, for a treat I also do the "Frites" bit as well......chips or French fries! Serve these with lots of paper towels or napkins, and a glass of chilled white wine would be the perfect accompaniment! I bought special Moules Frites dishes, as shown in the photos, but a couple of bowls would be fine - and don't forget a large bowl for the shells. If you really want to be 100% authentic, it is de rigueur to serve the frites with mayonnaise my dear.....sinfully good! Vive la France! Historical Note: Did you know that French Fries are really Belgian? Deep-fried chipped potatoes ("fries" in American English; "chips" in British English) are a very popular food item - and one which the Belgians claim to have invented. They are called frieten in Dutch and frites in French, whatever the name, they are my guilty pleasure!
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Frites/Chips:.
- Slice the potato into thin strips (2mm x 2mm) and rinse in salted water. Heat a deep fat fryer to 325°F/160°C (preferably using sunflower or groundnut oil). Place the frites/chips in and cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
- Moules/Mussels:.
- Tip the mussels into a large bowl of cold water, rinse and then drain well and pull away any 'beards'. (Fresh mussels look black and shiny and should only smell pleasantly of the deep sea - the vast majority should be tightly closed. Avoid any that smell 'fishy', look dry or are mostly open.).
- Place the chopped onion, shallot and garlic in a saucepan with the olive oil, gently sweat them over a low to medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until slightly soft.
- Add the chopped herbs, and pernod or pastis if using and mix with the onion mixture.
- Add the washed mussels to the pan and cover with dry white wine, bring slowly to the boil, then simmer gently whilst stirring. Continue until the mussels have opened - discard any that do not open, this can take between 2 to 5 minutes.
- Add the creme fraiche if using, mixing through the cooked and opened mussles. Cover until the frites/chips are cooked.
- Whilst the moules are cooking, turn up the deep fryer to 375°F/190°C and salt the frites/chips. Add the frites/chips back to the oil for around 1 minute until golden and crispy.
- Serve the moules in a deep bowl with the frites/chips on the side - providinf plenty of napkins and a large bowl for the shells.
- Note - to make the best frites/chips your uncooked frites/chips should be washed in cold water and dried thoroughly before cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1008.1, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 140, Sodium 1752.7, Carbohydrate 94.7, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 68.3
CLASSIC MOULES FRITES
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or straight-sided 12-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the white wine and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the mussels, cover and steam until open, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large serving bowl.
- Add the creme fraiche, parsley, butter, chives and mustard to the remaining cooking liquid and bring just to a boil while stirring to combine. Pour the sauce over the mussels. Serve with French fries.
MOULES FRITES
Gordon's moules frites are a treat and easier than you may think to make. Spoil someone today...
Provided by Gordon Ramsay
Categories Dinner, Main course, Side dish, Starter, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Tip the mussels into a large bowl of cold water. Discard any that remain open when tapped, then drain well and pull away any 'beards'. (Fresh mussels look black and shiny and should only smell pleasantly of the deep sea - the vast majority should be tightly closed. Avoid any that smell 'fishy', look dry or are mostly open.)
- Thinly slice the vegetables and garlic. Roll the chilli in your hands to loosen the seeds, then slit in half and shake out the seeds. Slice the flesh into thin sticks, then stack together and finely chop. Pick over the thyme sprigs, discarding the thick stalks, and pick the parsley leaves from the stalks. Prepare the chips (see recipe, below right).
- Place a large, heavy-based sauté pan (with a lid) on the hob and heat until you can feel a strong heat rising. Pour in the oil, then immediately toss in all of the vegetables, chilli and thyme. The thyme sprigs will crackle if the pan is hot enough. Cook for about 1½ mins, shaking the pan and stirring the vegetables until they start to wilt.
- With the heat still on high, toss in all the mussels and shake the pan so they form an even layer. Cover with a lid and cook for another 1-2 mins, shaking the pan once or twice.
- Uncover the pan and pour in the wine and Pernod. Shake and cook for another 1½ mins so the wine reduces by half, then cover again and cook for another min. Place a large colander over a bowl and tip the mussels and vegetables into the centre. Discard any mussels that remain closed. Fry the chips.
- Pour the strained liquid back in the pan, reheat and stir in the crème fraîche and whole parsley leaves. Check the seasoning; you may not need any salt. Return the mussels and vegetables to the pan and reheat, shaking the pan, then divide between two large soup bowls. Serve the chips and mayonnaise (recipe below) alongside.
- TIP: Make the mayo and prepare the chips before you start the mussels. Fry the chips after you have cooked the mussels and while they are still draining in the colander, then finish the sauce.
BELGIAN MUSSELS
Another typical Belgian dish! It can be eaten in almost any restaurant during the mussel season. This absolutely has to be served with Belgian fries!
Provided by Maiumlteacute G.
Categories Mussels
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash the mussels thoroughly and remove all the ones that are open.
- Melt the butter in a large pot and add the vegetables, some pepper and salt. Cook until the veggies have softened a bit.
- Add the mussels and put a lid on the pot. Cook for 5 minutes and shake the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes. The mussels should be done bu now.
- Serve with homemade Belgian fries and a salad! Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 966.8, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 295.3, Sodium 2943.4, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 120.5
More about "moules frites french belgian bistro style mussels and chips recipes"
MOULES-FRITES - TRADITIONAL BELGIAN RECIPE | 196 FLAVORS
From 196flavors.com
5/5 (1)Category Main CourseAuthor Renards GourmetsTotal Time 1 hr 10 mins
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, melt the butter over low heat, add all the minced vegetables and brown for 5 minutes over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
MOULES FRITES – BELGIAN MUSSELS WITH FRENCH FRIES …
From wednesdaynightcafe.com
4.7/5 (3)Total Time 30 minsCategory Dinner, Main DishCalories 1005 per serving
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or pot that has a cover. Add leek and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook about 2 more minutes, until leek is soft and garlic is fragrant.
MOULES FRITES (MUSSELS AND FRENCH FRIES) - DAVID LEBOVITZ
From davidlebovitz.com
MOULES FRITES - FRENCH/BELGIAN BISTRO STYLE MUSSELS AND CHIPS
From fishofsea.blogspot.com
BELGIAN MUSSELS AND FRIES RECIPE | DEPORECIPE.CO
From deporecipe.co
MOULES FRITES FRENCH BELGIAN BISTRO STYLE MUSSELS AND ...
From recipesforweb.com
MARVELLOUS MOULES-FRITES – BELGIUM’S ANSWER TO FISH AND CHIPS
From shuttledirect.com
MUSSELS AND CHIPS (MOULES FRITES) | FOOD SAFARI RECIPES ...
From sbs.com.au
MUSSELS AND FRENCH FRIES-BISTRO STYLE/SAILOR’S STYLE ...
From cuisinedesylvie.com
BELGIAN MUSSELS - RECIPES - HAIRY BIKERS
From hairybikers.com
MOULES-FRITES - WIKIPEDIA
From en.wikipedia.org
BELGIAN MUSSELS RECIPE | GEORGE HUGHES FISHMONGERS
From georgehughesfishmonger.com
MOULES-FRITES, OR MOSSELEN-FRIET RECIPE (BELGIAN STEAMED ...
From whats4eats.com
MUSSELS AND CHIPS (MOULES-FRITES) - GASTRONOMY & HOLIDAYS ...
From france-voyage.com
MOULES FRITES (STEAMED MUSSELS AND FRIES) - SAVEUR
From saveur.com
MOULES FRITES, TYPICAL DISH OF BELGIUM
From belgiumbreak.com
MOULES FRITES - FRENCH/BELGIAN BISTRO STYLE MUSSELS AND ...
From pinterest.co.uk
MOULES FRITES (MUSSELS WITH FRIES) - MY GUT FEELING
From mygutfeeling.eu
FRENCH BISTRO MUSSELS - THE RUSTIC DIETITIAN
From therusticdietitian.com
MOULES ET FRITES - BELGIAN'S NATIONAL DISH - TRAVELSIGNPOSTS
From travelsignposts.com
MOULES FRITES - FRENCH/BELGIAN BISTRO STYLE MUSSELS AND ...
From pinterest.com
MOULES FRITES - FRENCH/BELGIAN BISTRO STYLE MUSSELS AND ...
From pinterest.com
MOULES FRITES RECIPE RECIPE TOP 3*** | THOMAS SIXT FOODBLOG
From thomassixt.de
COOK FOR A BELGIAN: MOULES FRITES (MUSSELS AND FRIES ...
From simpleindeed.com
MOULES FRITES: A TRADITIONAL TREAT IN ... - LOVE FRENCH FOOD
From lovefrenchfood.com
MOULES-FRITES, TYPICAL BELGIAN MUSSELS AND FRIES STOCK ...
From dreamstime.com
MOULES ET FRITES: MUSSELS AND FRIES RECIPE - BISTRO PERRIER
From bistroperrier.com
A NATIONAL OBSESSION: BELGIUM'S MOULES FRITES | SAVEUR
From saveur.com
MOULES FRITES/MUSSELS WITH FRENCH FRIES AND ... - LARDER LOVE
From larderlove.com
MOULES-FRITES | TRADITIONAL MUSSEL DISH FROM BELGIUM
From tasteatlas.com
COOKING THROUGH CULTURES: FRENCH MOULES ET FRITES (MUSSELS ...
From thewanderingrumpus.com
MOULES FRITES - FRENCH BELGIAN BISTRO STYLE MUSSELS AND ...
From pinterest.nz
MOULES BELGIAN MUSSELS - INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
From internationalcuisine.com
FRENCH BISTRO STYLE MOULES FRITES - YOUTUBE
From youtube.com
BELGIUM'S MOULES FRITES (MUSSELS & CHIPS) - RECIPEZAZZ.COM
From recipezazz.com
MOULES ET FRITES - BELGIAN RESTAURANT & MOULES-FRITES BISTRO
From moules-et-frites.business.site
FISH IS THE DISH, FISH FANATICS AND HOW TO COOK MUSSELS ...
From lavenderandlovage.com
EARTH EATS: MOULES-FRITES FROM BELGIUM (MUSSELS AND FRENCH ...
From spiciefoodie.com
MOULES-FRITES (BELGIUM) - C.L. COOKS
From clcooks.com
MOULES FRITES - FRENCH BELGIAN BISTRO STYLE MUSSELS AND ...
From pinterest.co.uk
You'll also love