Tinolang Tahong (Mussels in Ginger Soup)
- 1kg fresh mussels, washed and cleaned
- 1 Liter water
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch knob of ginger,sliced
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 cup chili leaves
- 2 sayote, peeled and cut into pieces
- fish sauce to taste
- In a large pot, sauté ginger,garlic and onions in heated oil until onion becomes translucent.
- Add the mussels and sauté for one more minute.
- Pour in water. You can add more water if you like more soup.
- Bring to a boil and simmer until the shells have opened.
- Season wih fish sauce to taste.
- Add Sayote slices and simmer for a minute.
- Add chili leaves, cover and turn off heat.
- Serve hot with steamed rice