Moules-frites
A pot of mussels with fries
Think of it as: Like a seafood boil that brought its own fries
Pro tip: an empty shell makes perfect tongs.
What does it taste like?
Briny, buttery mussels in a wine broth, with salty, crispy fries.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTexturePlump mussels, crispy fries
What is it?
Mussels steamed in white wine or beer, eaten with fries. Belgium's national dish, and it arrives in a big pot.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Served in the pot; use an empty shell like tongs to pick out the next mussel. Dip the fries in mayo and wash it down with Belgian beer.
Watch it
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More videos on YouTubeWhere is it from?
🇧🇪Belgium
CapitalBrussels
Populationabout 11.8 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesChemicals, Chocolate and food, Ports and logistics
The headquarters of the EU (European Union) is in Brussels.
Famous peopleHergéCreator of the comic The Adventures of TintinAudrey HepburnBrussels-born actor
HelloBonjour (French) / Hallo (Dutch)
CurrencyEuro
And JapanPopular with Japanese tourists as the setting of the anime A Dog of Flanders.
Fun factBelgians claim French fries were invented there.
The flag🇧🇪 Black, yellow and red are the colors of the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant (a gold lion with a red tongue on black).
From Tokyoabout 9,450 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Brussels
Getting thereabout 14-16 hours from Tokyo (with transfers)rough guide
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🇧🇪 Sounds & life in Belgium
HalloHello（Bonjour (French) / Hallo (Dutch)）
Latin alphabet
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Anthem"La Brabançonne"
MusicElectro-pop Danceable pop with slightly bittersweet lyrics
SportSoccer
Kevin De Bruyne (soccer; playmaker for the Belgian national team) World HeritageLa Grand-Place, Brussels and more National animalLion National flowerRed poppy FestivalCarnival of Binche (February-March, where masked Gilles dance)
MusicElectro-pop Danceable pop with slightly bittersweet lyrics
SportSoccer
Kevin De Bruyne (soccer; playmaker for the Belgian national team) World HeritageLa Grand-Place, Brussels and more National animalLion National flowerRed poppy FestivalCarnival of Binche (February-March, where masked Gilles dance)
Ingredients
- Mussels 1 kg
- Onion 1
- Celery 1 stalk
- Butter 30 g
- White wine 200 ml
- Parsley, as needed
- Potatoes 3
- Oil for frying, as needed
How to make it (one way)
- Pull off the beards and scrub the mussel shells
- Melt butter in a pot and sauté the onion and celery
- Add the mussels and wine, cover and steam on high for 5 minutes
- When every shell has opened, sprinkle with parsley
- Cut the potatoes thick and double-fry for crispy fries on the side
⚠️ Don't eat any mussels that stay closed after cooking.
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