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Tinolang Shell Fish

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Tinolang Shell Fish

Tinolang Shell Fish is a gingery broth of mussels, clams, and tender leafy greens.

20 minutes · Serves 3

Ingredients for Tinolang Shell Fish

  • 500 g mussels, cleaned
  • 500 g clams, cleaned
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, julienned
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch chilli leaves
  • 1 bunch spinach leaves
  • Fish sauce, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Oil

How to cook Tinolang Shell Fish

  1. 1.Sauté garlic, ginger, and onion in oil in a pot until fragrant.
  2. 2.Add mussels and clams with 5 cups boiling water; return to a rolling boil, cover, and simmer until shells open.
  3. 3.Add chilli leaves and spinach, then simmer 2 minutes until wilted.
  4. 4.Season with fish sauce and freshly ground black pepper; discard any unopened shells and serve.
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