Ingredients

  • 2 kg mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped finely
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 200 ml blonde beer
  • 1 12 vegetable bouillon cubes
  • 3 teaspoons a l'ancienne mustard
  • 180 ml double cream
  • 125 ml light cream (can use all low fat if you wish)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper (to season)
  • 3 teaspoons cornflour, mixed with a little water

Method

  • In a large pan bring enough water to the boil for the mussels, add mussels, cover, cook for approx 5 Min's until mussels open, discard any that don't, Drain and set to one side.
  • Clean pan.
  • Heat oil in same large pan, add onion and garlic, cook until onion softens, add beer, stock, mustard, creams and herbs, stir to combine.
  • Bring to the boil and lower heat, add cornflour and stir until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Return mussels to the pan, stir to coat in sauce and cook until heated through.
  • Serve with hot crusty bread to soak up the sauce.