moules-frites
🇧🇪 A dish from Belgium
Moules-frites or moules et frites is a main dish of mussels and French fries originating in Northern France and Belgium. The name is French, moules meaning mussels and frites fries, with the Dutch name for the dish meaning the same.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | mussels, potatoes, white wine, onion, butter, parsley |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | steamed shellfish served with deep-fried potatoes |
| 👅Flavour & style | briny, savory, rich |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | hearty main course |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does moules-frites come from?
moules-frites is a dish that originated in Belgium.
What is moules-frites?
Moules-frites or moules et frites is a main dish of mussels and French fries originating in Northern France and Belgium. The name is French, moules meaning mussels and frites fries, with the Dutch name for the dish meaning the same.