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  • Steamed Mussels With Pommes Frites

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    Steamed Mussels With Pommes Frites
    Servings: 4
    by Global Cookbook
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    Ingredients

    • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 c. thinly-sliced onions
    • 1 1/2 c. thinly-sliced fennel - (abt 1/2 bulb)
    •     Salt to taste
    •     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
    • 2 c. thinly-sliced tomatoes
    • 1 Tbsp. garlic
    • 4 c. dry white wine
    • 1/2 c. heavy cream
    • 1/4 tsp saffron threads
    • 4 doz live mussels scrubbed, debearded
    • 1 Tbsp. finely- minced fresh parsley leaves
    • 1 lb Idaho potatoes peeled, and
    •     cut 4" by 1/4" thick

    Directions

    1. Preheat the fryer.
    2. In a large saute/fry pan with a lid, heat the extra virgin olive oil. When the pan is warm, add in the onions and fennel. Season with salt and pepper. Saute/fry for 2 min. Add in the tomatoes and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Saute/fry for 1 minute. Add in the wine, cream and saffron. Bring the mix to a simmer.
    3. Add in the mussels and parsley then cover. Simmer for 4 to 6 min or possibly till the mussels open. Throw away any shells which don't open.
    4. Fry the potatoes in oil till golden. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
    5. To serve, spoon the mussels into a shallow bowls and serve the frites on the side.
    6. This recipe yields 4 servings.

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