Recipe for Steamed Mussels with Pommes Frites 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
2 tbl olive oil
2 cup thinly-sliced onions
1/2 cup thinly-sliced fennel - (abt 1/2 bulb)
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
2 cup thinly-sliced tomatoes
1 tbl garlic
4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp saffron threads
4 doz live mussels scrubbed, debearded
1 tbl finely- chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 lb Idaho potatoes peeled, and
Instructions:
Instructions: Preheat the fryer.

In a large saute pan with a lid, heat the olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the onions and fennel. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 1 minute. Add the wine, cream and saffron. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Add the mussels and parsley then cover. Simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until the mussels open. Discard any shells that do not open.

Fry the potatoes in oil until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

To serve, spoon the mussels into a shallow bowls and serve the frites on the side.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

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