Tinolang Tahong

Ingredients for Tinolang Tahong

• 1 kg mussels, cleaned
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, julienned
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch chili leaves, or substitute moringa leaves or spinach
• Fish sauce, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Cooking oil, for sauteing
• 3 to 4 cups water

How to cook Tinolang Tahong

1. 1.Heat a little cooking oil in a pot over medium heat, then saute the garlic, ginger, and onion until aromatic and the onion softens.
2. 2.Add the cleaned mussels and pour in 3 to 4 cups water. Increase the heat and bring to a boil.
3. 3.Cover the pot, lower to a simmer, and cook until the mussel shells open. Discard any mussels that stay closed.
4. 4.Add the chili leaves and simmer for 2 more minutes, just until the leaves wilt.
5. 5.Season with fish sauce and freshly ground black pepper, then serve hot.