Summary

Ingredients

• 2 kg mussels (mussels), fresh if possible
• 2 medium onion (s)
• Celery, some stalks it
• salt and pepper
• white wine or broth
• some butter or oil

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Instructions

1. Rinse the mussels 2-3 times under cold water, removing any dirt and sand.
2. Peel the onions and cut each into 8 pieces. Clean the celery and cut the stalks into 2-4 cm pieces.
3. Heat butter or oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and celery, and cook for 5 minutes until tender but still firm. Add a splash of white wine or broth if desired.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the drained mussels, season generously with salt and pepper, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-10 minutes until all mussels have opened.
5. Discard any mussels that remain closed.