Preparation
Step: 1/11
Brush the mussels thoroughly under cold running water.
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Step: 2/11
Remove the beards.
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Step: 3/11
Place in a bowl with cold water and remove any open mussels.
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Step: 4/11
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Saute in a pan with hot oil until softened.
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Step: 5/11
Wash and chop the leeks. Peel and finely dice the carrot. Add both to the pan and cook briefly.
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Step: 6/11
Sprinkle with the parsley.
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Step: 7/11
Pour in the wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Step: 8/11
Drain the mussels in a sieve.
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Step: 9/11
Add to the vegetables in the pan, cover and cook, shaking occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the mussels open.
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Step: 10/11
Remove the mussels from the pan, discard any unopened ones and serve with a little of the cooking liquid.
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Step: 11/11
Eat using one shell to detach the flesh from the other side.
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