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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 pounds half-shell New Zealand mussels
- ¾ cup flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- canola oil
For Spicy Vinegar Dip
- 1 cup vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ teaspoon peppercorns, crushed
- 1 Thai chili pepper, finely chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Using a butter knife, pry mussels from shells. Discard shells. Wash mussel meat and drain well.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Dredge mussels in the flour mixture to fully coat.
- In a pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inch deep of oil to 350 F.
- 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.
- Remove from heat and drain in a colander set over a bowl. Serve hot with spicy vinegar dip.
Cup of Yum
For Spicy Vinegar Dip
- In a bowl, combine vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, chili and salt to taste.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Pat dry the mussels with paper towels for the coating to adhere better.
Nutrition Information
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
916mg
(38%)
Potassium
431mg
(12%)
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
% 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.