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moules-frites

Traditional dish from Belgium

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About moules-frites

dish of mussels and fries

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. It is the national dish of Belgium.

Key Ingredients

  • fries
  • Mytilus edulis

Cuisine Type

  • cuisine of Belgium

Components

  • Mussels marinière

Dietary Information

✓ Must-try when visiting Belgium
Traditional Belgium cuisine

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