Gekookte Mosselen

Description
This typical Dutch dish is popular throughout the country, although the province of Zeeland is most famous for it, having special "Musseldays" (Mosseldagen). Mussels are easy to prepare, and have a very satisfying result.

Ingredients

 * 3kg mussels
 * fresh parsley
 * 1 onion
 * 1 large carrot
 * a few white cabbage leaves

Directions
Brush the mussels in clean water, constantly refreshing the water.

Add the cleaned whole vegetables to the pan, add the mussels and bring to the boil (use only the water on the mussels, do not add extra water). Wait until they open (after about 10 minutes), take them out of the shells.

Warning: mussels that do not open during boiling are not fresh and should not be eaten.