Mussels with Gueuze is a typical Belgian dish, where mussels are cooked with Gueuze beer, a mixed fermentation beer that is slightly sour and sparkling. A simple dish but with an intense and aromatic flavor.
Remove the beards from the mussels and ensure they are all closed, discarding any that remain open after being tapped.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they become soft and translucent.
Add the sliced carrot to the sauté and cook for a couple of minutes.
Add the mussels to the pot, stirring gently. Cover the pot with a lid and let cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the mussels to start opening.
Once the mussels have opened, add the Gueuze beer, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir gently and cover the pot. Let cook for 5-7 minutes, until all the mussels are fully open.
Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
Remove the pot from the heat and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve the mussels with some of their broth and accompanied by slices of crusty bread.
Saucepan
Pot lid
Pair it with a Belgian Gueuze!
Consume immediately after preparation, not suitable for storage.
Gueuze is a Belgian mixed fermentation beer, perfect for pairing with seafood dishes like mussels.
Belgio
| Energy (kcal) | 85.99 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 5.89 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 4.04 |
| Fat (g) | 2.9 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 0.91 |
| Protein (g) | 7.62 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.91 |
| Sale (g) | 0.17 |
