Moule Frites (Mussels With Chips) – Recipe Wise

Ingredients

• 1 kg fresh mussels
• 2 large spring onions
• 1 large shallot , finely chopped
• 2 fat garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 1 deseeded red chile , to taste
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
• 50 ml olive oil
• 200 ml dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon Pernod ( optional )
• 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 2 large potatoes , about 300g each , peeled ( preferably Maris Piper , King Edward or Weltje )
• 1 tablespoon herbes de provence
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• oil , for roasting