Tinolang Tahong with Malunggay

Ingredients for Tinolang Tahong with Malunggay

• 2 lb cleaned mussels
• 2 thumb-size pieces ginger, crushed
• 2 lemongrass stalks, tied into knots
• 2 cups malunggay leaves
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 5–6 cups water
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Tinolang Tahong with Malunggay

1. 1.Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
2. 2.Add onion, ginger, and lemongrass; cook over medium heat for 8 minutes.
3. 3.Add mussels and boil for 6 minutes.
4. 4.Gently add malunggay leaves and cook for 6–8 minutes, until wilted.
5. 5.Season with salt and black pepper, then serve hot.