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Eating Out With Wong Ah Yoke

Mad about mussels

Moules-frites is the highlight of BTM, with seven flavours that range from classic recipes using white wine, butter or cream to Asian-inspired ones using chillies, lemongrass and curry

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Moules-frites, a dish of mussels accompanied by fries, originated in Belgium, but is equally popular in France.
I fell in love with the dish on my first trip to Paris in the 1980s, when it provided me with a light, delicious and relatively affordable lunch on many days.
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