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Sinabawang Tahong
Tinolang tahong is a tasty mussel soup with ginger and spinach. It's quick and easy to make and so light and refreshing.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb size ginger, peeled and julienned
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 4 cups water
- 2 pounds half-shell frozen mussels, thawed
- salt and pepper
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, stems trimmed
Instructions
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened.
- 2
Add tomatoes and cook, mashing tomatoes with the back of the spoon, until softened and release juices.
- 3
Add fish sauce and cook for about 30 to 40 seconds.
- 4
Add water and bring to a boil. Add mussels and cook, skimming scum that floats on top, for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Add spinach. Turn off and allow spinach to cook in residual steam. Serve hot.