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Adobong Tahong Recipe
Try this fiery seafood version of the iconic Filipino Adobo featuring mussels. This Spicy Adobong Tahong cook in spicy soy-vinegar sauce loaded with garlic is perfect appetizer or beer food.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 4 pounds fresh mussels
- 1 teaspoon rock salt
- water for soaking
- 1 thumb ginger cut into slices
- 1 cup water for steaming
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- ½ head garlic minced
- ¼ cup vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- ¼ teaspoon peppercorn crushed
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar optional
- 2 pieces chili labuyo each cut into 4
- 1-2 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Place fresh mussels in a bowl. Sprinkle salt over the mussels, then pour enough water to cover. Let it stand for 20 minutes.
- Place the mussels in a wok or deep pan. Pour 1 cup of water and add the ginger. Cover with lid and turn on the heat to medium. Cook until the mussels open up.
- Remove the pan from heat and let them cool down enough to handle. Reserve the liquid. Take a pair of a shell and use this to pinch and pull the meat out of the shells. You can also use tongs. Remove the “beard’ from the mussels, if any. Set aside
- Heat oil in a wok or pan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until lightly browned and aromatic.
- Add vinegar, soy sauce, ¼ cup of the reserved broth, bay leaves, and peppercorn. Let it simmer for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Stir in the cooked mussels, brown sugar, butter, and chili. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Turn the heat off and transfer to a serving dish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
2136mg
(89%)
Potassium
839mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
497IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 2136mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 839mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 497IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.