Mussel Soup (Tinolang Tahong)
Mussel Soup or Tinolang Tahong is a beloved Filipino dish known for its light and refreshing flavors. Typically enjoyed with steamed rice, this soup combines...
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 kg mussels in their shells
- 2 tablespoons ginger julienned
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 handful spinach or malunggay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 cups fish stock
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- 2
Add the onions and ginger. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
- 3
Pour in thefish stock (or water). Bring to a boil.
- 4
Add the mussels and cover the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- 5
Stir in the fish sauce, ground black pepper, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 6
Add the spinach or malunggay leaves. Simmer for another 2 minutes until the leaves are wilted.
- 7
Serve hot. Enjoy with steamed rice.