Asian-Flavoured Moules Frites
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
522 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Asian-Flavoured Moules Frites
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This recipe for Moules Frites is my Asian take on the Belgian classic dish. Fresh mussels are steamed in a light and clean broth, flavoured with crushed spices.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs fresh mussels cleaned and de-bearded
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
- 2 shallots minced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds crushed
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds crushed
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns crushed
- 2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped plus extra for garnish
- ½ lb Cooked French Fries
Instructions
- Heat up 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add in the shallots and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Add in the crushed fennel seed, coriander, and Sichuan peppercorns.
- Stir until the spices release their aroma.
- Add in Shaoxing wine to deglaze the pot and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the mussels in and cover with a lid.
- Steam for 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat, shaking the pan from time to time, until all the shells have opened up.
- Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon and transfer to a dish.
- Return the pot to the stove, and cook until the 50% of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Remove from heat, pour the sauce over the mussels, and garnish with extra cilantro.
- Serve with French fries.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
522kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
1651mg
(69%)
Potassium
1284mg
(37%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
329IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 522kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1651mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 1284mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 329IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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