Adobong Tahong Recipe (Mussels Adobo)

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Adobong Tahong Recipe (Mussels Adobo)

Savory mussels cooked in soy sauce and vinegar.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: adobo, tahong

Servings: people

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

1 lb. Mussels cleaned and shell removed
3 cloves garlic crushed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
4 pieces dried bay leaves
1/2 tablespoon whole peppercorn
2 tablespoons toasted garlic
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Salt to taste

Instructions

Heat the cooking oil in a cooking pot.
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Put-in the crushed garlic and whole peppercorn. Cook until the garlic turns light brown.
3 cloves garlic, 1/2 tablespoon whole peppercorn
Add the mussels. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
1 lb. Mussels
Put-in the bay leaves, add the soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of toasted garlic. Let it boil. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
3 tablespoons soy sauce, 4 pieces dried bay leaves, 2 tablespoons toasted garlic
Pour-in the vinegar. Let the liquid reboil. Stir and then cook for 3 minutes.
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Add salt to taste. Transfer to a serving plate.
Salt to taste
Top with the remaining toasted garlic. Serve.
Share and enjoy!

Notes

Why You Shouldn't Overcook Tahong

Avoid overcooking tahong (mussels) to keep them tender and flavorful. When overcooked, mussels can become tough and rubbery, losing their delicate texture. If cooking with shells on, make sure they are cooked just until fully opened and heated through. For de-shelled mussels, cooking for slightly less than 10 minutes is usually sufficient. This approach helps preserve their natural juices and ensures a succulent, enjoyable bite.

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