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picy Adobong Tahong with tender and tasty mussels coated in a spiced soy-vinegar sauce.
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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 Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: mussels, red chilis, soy sauce, vinegar
Servings: 4
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Bebs

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
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Instructions

  • Place fresh mussels in a bowl. Sprinkle salt over the mussels, then pour enough water to cover. Let it stand for 20 minutes.
    4 pounds fresh mussels, 1 teaspoon rock salt, Water
  • 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.
    1 thumb ginger, 1 cup water
  • 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.
    3 tablespoons oil, 1 medium yellow onion, ½ head garlic
  • Add vinegar, soy sauce, ¼ cup of the reserved broth, bay leaves, and peppercorn. Let it simmer for 5 minutes without stirring.
    ¼ cup vinegar, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 pieces bay leaves, ¼ teaspoon peppercorn
  • Stir in the cooked mussels, brown sugar, butter, and chili. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
    1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1-2 tablespoon butter, 2 pieces chili labuyo
  • Turn the heat off and transfer to a serving dish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 2136mg | Potassium: 839mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 10mg