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Manila Clam and Mussel Tinola
This is a recipe for Manila Clams and Mussels Tinola
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 18 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb. mussels (brushed)
- 1 lb. Manila clams (brushed)
- 1 medium yellow onion (wedged)
- 1/2 fennel bulb (chopped (optional))
- 3 thumbs ginger (peeled and sliced)
- 1 bunch fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 cups water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a cooking pot.
- 2
Saute ginger, fennel, and onion.
- 3
Once onion becomes translucent, pour water into the pot. Let boil. Cover and continue to boil in medium heat for 8 minutes.Note: This process will extract the flavor from the onion, fennel, and ginger.
- 4
Add mussels and clams. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add spinach, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir. Cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Transfer to a serving bowl.
- 7
Serve hot. Share and enjoy!