Crispy Tahong (Deep-Fried Mussels)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    360 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Filipino

Crispy Tahong (Deep-Fried Mussels)

Deep-fried Mussels are the ultimate seafood appetizer. Coated in flour and deep-fried until golden and crunchy, these crispy tahong are seriously addictive!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds mussels half-shell, New Zealand
  • ¾ cup flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • canola oil

For Spicy Vinegar Dip

  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • ½ teaspoon peppercorn crushed
  • 1 Thai Chili pepper finely chopped
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Using a butter knife, pry mussels from shells. Discard shells. Wash mussel meat and drain well.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  3. Dredge mussels in the flour mixture to fully coat.
  4. In a pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inch deep of oil to 350 F.
  5. Add mussels, shaking off excess flour, and deep-fry for about 5 to 7 minutes or until mussels are cooked through and are golden and crisp.
  6. Remove from heat and drain in a colander set over a bowl. Serve hot with spicy vinegar dip.

For Spicy Vinegar Dip

  1. In a bowl, combine vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, chili and salt to taste.

Notes

  • Pat dry the mussels with paper towels for the coating to adhere better.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 360kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 916mg (38%) Potassium 431mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 199IU (4%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 360kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 916mg 38%
Potassium 431mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 199IU 4%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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