Ch'ti mussel tarts
A blind-baked puff pastry case, filled with shelled mussels in a velvety sauce made with beer and Maroilles cheese.
49 K 3.3/5 (3 reviews)
1 hour 20 min.
Easy
6 people
5 IngredientsLast modified on: October 7th 2020
For 6 people, you will need:
- 1
1 cup puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) - 2
½ cup Maroilles cheese - 3
½ cup beer - 4
1 cup cooked mussels - 5
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 hour 1 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 1 hour 20 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 50 min.
Cut 1 cup puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) out into circles and line your tart tins or moulds, then bake blind.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
Cut ½ cup Maroilles cheese into small pieces.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Pour ½ cup beer into a small saucepan on low heat.
Bring to the boil.
Bring to the boil.
Stage 4 - 10 min.
Add the Maroilles, tune down the heat and leave to melt gently, stirring form time to time.
Stage 5
This will make a velvety and very tasty sauce.
Check the seasoning (you shouldn't need to add any salt, just pepper), then set aside.
Check the seasoning (you shouldn't need to add any salt, just pepper), then set aside.
Stage 6 - 6 min.
Fill the cooked tart cases with 1 cup cooked mussels.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Cover generously with the sauce.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
Put back in the oven for 3 minutes, just to heat through.
Stage 9
Serve without delay.
Remarks
Try to choose a beer in keeping with the Ch'ti character, such as a strong, brown or amber ale (from northern France if you can find it).
This recipe can be varied easily by using different shellfish: clams, cockles, etc. (or a mix).
Translator's note: Ch'ti is a dialect found around Lille in the north-east of France. The area was formerly a centre of mining and heavy industry, like the north-east of England, and with a similar culture. The accent is often seen as impenetrable, much like Geordie.
This recipe can be varied easily by using different shellfish: clams, cockles, etc. (or a mix).
Translator's note: Ch'ti is a dialect found around Lille in the north-east of France. The area was formerly a centre of mining and heavy industry, like the north-east of England, and with a similar culture. The accent is often seen as impenetrable, much like Geordie.
And to drink?
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 550 RDI=210 % | 1,040 RDI=100 % | 1,030 RDI=160 % | 4,850 RDI=240 % | 20,310 RDI: 240 % |
| Per 100 g | 80 RDI=30 % | 160 RDI=20 % | 160 RDI=20 % | 750 RDI=40 % | 3,130 RDI: 40 % |
| Per person | 90 RDI=40 % | 170 RDI=20 % | 170 RDI=30 % | 810 RDI=40 % | 3,390 RDI: 40 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : 3.50 €
- Per person : 0.60 €
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Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
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Cooked mussels
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Maroilles cheese
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Beer
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