Mussel dishes are prepared easily and quickly. Their edible parts contain a lot of healthy protein, fats and carbohydrates. Recipes of mussels are widespread in Paris and are an integral part of French cuisine.
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You will need
- large mussels - 24 pcs.
- potatoes - 2-3 pcs.
- onions - 1 pc.
- egg - 1 pc.
- tomato sauce - 250-300 ml
- white wine - 250 ml
- brandy - 1 glass
- honey - 1-2 tsp
- hot sauce - 1 teaspoon
- vinegar
- olive oil - 250-300 ml
- sunflower oil - 250 ml
- salt
- saffron
- parsley - 100 gr.
- green onions - 150-200 gr.
Instruction manual
1
Peel and dice potatoes. Fry in a pan with olive oil for 7-12 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
2
Chop onions and toss in a pot with a little olive oil. Peel the mussels from the algae and add to the pan, pour a glass of brandy on top and set fire to it. Add hot sauce, a glass of tomato sauce and white wine, cook for about 3-5 minutes, until the mussels open.
3
Remove the mussels from the sauce. Cook the sauce for another 6-8 minutes. Break an egg into a glass, add sunflower oil, saffron, honey and a little vinegar. Beat mixture with a blender until mayonnaise.
4
Serve potatoes in a plate with mussels, pouring sauce on top. Add a little cooked mayonnaise, garnish with sprigs of parsley and green onions. Bon Appetit!