Tinolang Tahong

Weather you cook it a pan fried way or make it as a delectable soup like this one, mussels or 'tahong' when we call it locally will surely satisfy your seafood cravings. It's also a good substitute for clams or oysters in a recipe. They also say it's an aphrodisiac delicacy!

Ingredients:

1/2 kilo mussels ( tahong)
1 tablespoon ginger strips
3 cloves garlic
1 small onion
2 cups water
spring onion
salt to taste

Procedure:

1. Saute the garlic, ginger and onion then add the mussels and stir well.
2. Add the water, bring to a boil then add salt, simmer for few minutes or until done, put the spring onion and turn off the heat.
3. Serve while hot.