Manong Ken's Recipe of the Month - September 1998


Tinolang Tahong - Mussel Soup

2 lb mussels, still in shell (black mussels are available at Asian stores; if not, the New Zealand frozen mussels in the frozen section of your supermarket will do nicely)
medium sized piece of ginger root, peeled and sliced into julienne strips
1 medium sized onion, sliced
several spinach leaves
freshly ground pepper
salt to taste

Tahong Soup

Tahong Soup Close Up

Boil mussels in water just enough to cover them. Add ginger and onions. Once the shells are opened, add spinach leaves. Simmer for about two minutes. Add pepper and salt to taste. Serve hot.


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