Thanks to the aromatic broth that you can serve with your fries these salty mussels will make even the most mundane weeknight feel like a night out at a bistro.
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How to make authentic Moules frites
Serious Mealtimes / Jen Causey
Since we had our first child in August my husband and I have been relying on the quickest easiest and most bang-for-your-buck meals because as any new parent will tell you we’re exhausted. One meal that ticks all of those boxes? Moules frites a Belgian dish of steamed mussels served with French fries and mayonnaise. It’s an affordable delicious dinner that takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and with a flavorful broth to sop up with fries or chunks of bread these salty little mussels make even the most mundane weeknight feel like a night out at the local bistro.
Like many iconic dishes the origins of moules frites are somewhat murky. While Flemish people have long enjoyed mussels on their own often as a cheaper alternative to fish it wasn't until the 1800s that chefs began pairing the mollusk with French fries. According to reporter Lukas Taylor it was the widow of a man named Frédéric Krieger (who ran a "friterie" a restaurant specializing in French fries and fast food) who came up with the idea of selling mussels and French fries together. When Brussels hosted the 1958 World's Fair countless vendors sold moules frites "cementing its reputation as Belgium's favorite meal in the eyes of the world" Taylor writes for The Brussels Times . Today the dish is a staple on bistro and tavern menus around the world — and with just a few tips and tricks you can easily make a delicious version at home.
