Crispy Tahong

Ingredients for Crispy Tahong

• 1 kilogram large green-lipped mussels
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Oil, for deep-frying

How to cook Crispy Tahong

1. 1.Place mussels and 1/4 cup water in a covered pot; cook until shells open, then keep covered.
2. 2.Combine flour, cornstarch, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
3. 3.Remove mussel meat from shells and toss with garlic. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture.
4. 4.Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Deep-fry mussels for 2 minutes until golden brown.
5. 5.Drain well and serve immediately.