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Manila Clam and Mussel Tinola Recipe

This is a recipe for Manila Clams and Mussels Tinola
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 5
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 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

  • Heat oil in a cooking pot.
  • Saute ginger, fennel, and onion.
  • 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.
  • Add mussels and clams. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Serve hot. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 5g