Adobong Tahong Recipe

Last Updated on February 4, 2013 by Ed Joven

Adobong Tahong Recipe - Another alternative method of cooking mussels is Adobong Tahong. Mussels are excellent source of Selenium, vitamin B12, Zinc, and folate.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

• 4-liter cans green mussels
• ½ head garlic crushed
• 2-3 slivers ginger
• 1-2 red chili, sliced
• ¼ cup vinegar
• ¼ cup cooking oil
• 2-3 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2-3 pcs. bay leaf
• 1 tsp. peppercorns
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• salt to taste

• Wash and clean the mussels,beard removed, boil it in a pan until the shells are open.
• Remove the mussels meat then in another sauce pan heat the cooking oil, saute garlic and ginger until fragrant.
• Add in the mussels, peppercorns and bay leaf, stir cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add in vinegar, soy sauce and red chili.
• Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated stirring occasionally.
• Garnish with sliced onions for added flavor.
• Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with garlic rice.

Try this awesomely delicious Adobong Tahong, you will surely comeback for more.