cultivate European species of truffles.
While you can eat this dish in restaurants throughout the region, preparing moules frites at home is easy to do and can be achieved in under an hour..When buying mussels, look for ones that are clean, with an outer sheen.
They should smell fresh and like the sea.Most mussels at the market are farm-raised, and have been cleaned, but you should rinse your mussels to remove any dirt or debris.Also check that they have been debearded, which means the fibers from the opening in the shell have been pulled out; simply pull them out with your fingers if any remain..
Your Favorite Chef Is Probably Using These Frozen French Fries.This recipe is based on the most common way to enjoy mussels, a la mariniere, steamed with shallots and white wine.
It saves time by using store-bought French fries that cook in the oven; you can cook the mussels in the time it takes for the fries to cook.
If you feel like making your own French fries, try this.Transfer mixture to a medium bowl.
Set aside.. Toss together nectarines, plums, remaining 1 teaspoon honey, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.Let stand 5 minutes.. To serve, spread 1 1/2 cups pesto on a large platter.
Top with fonio and nectarine mixture.Drizzle with remaining pesto; garnish with reserved chopped peanuts and additional pepper.. Photo by Jessica Pettway / Food Styling by Micah Morton / Prop Styling by Paola Andrea.