Tahong Bicol Express

Ingredients for Tahong Bicol Express

• 2 pounds mussels
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 thumbs ginger, minced
• 4 Thai chiles, chopped
• 1 long green pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons shrimp paste
• 4 thumbs ginger, crushed
• 4 cups water
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

How to cook Tahong Bicol Express

1. 1.Bring water and crushed ginger to a boil; cook 2 minutes to infuse.
2. 2.Add mussels and boil 1 minute. Drain, remove meat from shells, and set aside.
3. 3.Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until beginning to brown, then add onion and minced ginger until soft.
4. 4.Stir in shrimp paste and Thai chiles for 30 to 45 seconds.
5. 5.Add coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil. Add mussels and simmer 1 minute, then remove them.
6. 6.Reduce sauce by half until thickened. Add long green pepper and mussels; cook 1 minute, season with pepper, and serve with rice.