1kg fresh mussels
, (see try below)
3 large spring onion
1 large shallot
, peeled and halved
1 carrot
, peeled and halved lengthways
2 fat garlic clove, peeled
1 fresh red chilli
1 bunch thyme
handful flat-leaf parsley
100ml olive oil
about 150ml dry white wine (ideally Muscadet)
1 tsp Pernod
2 tbsp crème fraîche
For the chips
2 large potato
, about 300g each, peeled (preferably Maris Piper, King Edward or Weltje)
about 3 tbsp plain flour
½ tsp cayenne pepper
oil, for deep frying, (ideally light olive oil)
For the mayonnaise
2 egg yolk
½ tsp mustard
powder
150ml light olive oil
1 tsp white wine vinegar