Tahong (Mussels Philippine style) Recipe

Name: Tahong (Mussels Philippine style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. fresh green mussels, debearded; 4 to 7 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 md. onion, minced; 4 to 5 tbsp. cooking oil; 1 piece ginger, diced; slivered; 1 dash MSG (optional); 1 tbsp. rock salt; 6 tbsp. Asian fish sauce; 1 handful hot chili plant leaves; 1 cup spinach leaves, soaked and rinsed; Water, to taste

Servings: persons

3 lb. fresh green mussels, debearded
4 to 7 cloves garlic, crushed
1 md. onion, minced
4 to 5 tbsp. cooking oil
1 piece ginger, diced
slivered
1 dash MSG (optional)
1 tbsp. rock salt
6 tbsp. Asian fish sauce
1 handful hot chili plant leaves
1 cup spinach leaves, soaked and rinsed
Water, to taste

1
Heat the cooking oil in a wok until you can hear it on the wok, but don't wait until it smokes (if it does it's too hot).
2
Saute the garlic, onions, and ginger until red-brown toasted.
3
The aroma should be so heady it'll fill the entire kitchen.
4
Throw in the salt, or better yet the fish sauce.
5
Follow quickly with 1 cup of water (you sorta douse the whole sizzling thing).
6
Bring the broth to a rolling boil then pour in the mussels and cover.
7
Wait about 8 minutes then add the leaves.
8
Properly cooked mussels remain about the same size as the shell they came in.
9
Overcooked is when they're severely shrunken.
10
You'll know if they're undercooked.
11
The sweet/saltiness of the broth will vary according to how much water you put in.
12
Some like it with less water.
13
Others like to sip the broth along with the meal so they add more water.
14
Serve with steaming hot rice.

1065

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. fresh green mussels, debearded, 4 to 7 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 md. onion, minced, 4 to 5 tbsp. cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Tahong (Mussels Philippine style) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tahong (Mussels Philippine style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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