Mussels

For 6 people:

3-4 kg fresh mussels
2 onions
4 cloves of garlic
1 leek
1 bunch parsley
1 dl dry white wine
A little olive oil
Salt and pepper

Always start by cleaning the mussels thoroughly under running water. Go over each mussel with a small knife and remove the beard that is sticking out of the shell. If the mussel is open, discard it. If you find a mussel that has not opened after cooking, discard it too. Finely chop the onion and garlic and cut the leek into very thin rings. Add a little oil to the pan. Add the onion, garlic, leek and parsley and sauté. Now add the white wine and then the cleaned mussels. Steam them over fairly high heat. Shake the pan occasionally during cooking. Only steam them for about 5 minutes. Serve with a piece of good bread.

Also see the beautiful and inspiring table setting we made for this dish, just here.