Ginisang Tahong with Sprite – A Sweet Savory Take on Mussels

Ginisang Tahong with Sprite deliciously combines the interesting taste of mussels, the aromatic works and flavorings of aromatics, butter, fish sauce, and pepper, with subtle sweetness of lemon soda ( Sprite ). The perfect foolproof dish for seafood lovers looking for something fun yet comforting to eat.

Ginisang Tahong with Sprite Ingredients :

• Mussels – high in Vitamin B 12, Omega-3 fatty acids and more. We’ll be turning this nutritious ingredient into a main dish.
• Butter or Margarine – gives the ‘sauce’ it’s nice smooth feel and rich taste.
• Onions, Garlic, and Ginger – aromatics to help remove any foul smells or tastes the mussels might have.
• Black pepper – to taste.
• Fish sauce – an alternative to salt, it also gives the dish an intense umami flavor.
• Lemon soda (Sprite) – our secret ingredient. It enhances the texture of seafood, helps avoid the mussels from being too dry and mushy. It keeps it juicy.

Ginisang Tahong with Sprite Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 kg Mussels (Tahong)
• 3 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 medium-size chopped onions
• ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (patis)
• 3 cloves garlic
• sliced ginger
• 2 cups lemon soda (sprite)

Directions

1. Heat the pan over low-medium heat then melt butter or margarine. Once the butter fully melts, it’s time to sauté the sliced ginger until it browns. Throw in chopped garlic and onion.

2. Once the seasonings get aromatic, carefully add the mussels. Stir-fry the mussels in the pan for a minute. After, cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for at least 3 minutes.

3. Next, take off the lid then pour in lemon soda (Sprite). Season with fish sauce, salt and pepper, enough amount based on your preference. Stir the mussels continuously.

4. Then, cover again with the pan lid for 8-10 minutes. Transfer the hot mussels together with its soup into a big bowl. Best served when hot!

Mussels, as the main ingredient, tastes as promising as its high nourishing factors. This particular seafood has high levels of beneficial fats and vitamins. These compositions help to improve brain functions and lower inflammatory conditions. There is another method of making Ginisang Tahong with oyster sauce. Tahong recipe with oyster sauce have a pleasant and distinct flavour.

Other Filipino Mussel Recipes

Recipe Video :

Ginisang Tahong with Sprite, or Sauteed Mussels, is yet another product of clever Filipino cooking. This recipe comes with the fewest ingredients possible. Sautéed fresh mussels and rich seasonings braised in lemon soda or Sprite, you can enjoy an affordable and easy-made bowl of food.

Do not be intimidated by cooking mussels. This recipe is made super easy and affordable, too. With a very few ingredients and a clear recipe guide, you’re all set!

Tahong Recipe ( Tagalog )

Mga Sangkap :

• 1 kilo ng tahong
• 3 kutsara ng mantikilya o margarine
• 1 sibuyas
• budbod na paminta
• 1 kutsara ng patis
• 3 butil ng bawang
• Luya ( hiniwa )
• 2 tasa lemon soda (Sprite)

Paano Lutuin :

1. Maginit ng kawali sa katamtamang init. Magtunaw ng mantikilya o margarine. Pag natunaw na ito, lutuin ang luya hanggang mag kayumanggi. Pagkatapos, lutuin ang bawang at sibuyas.
2. Pag bumango na ang mga ito, isama dito ang mga tahong. Lutuin ng 1 minuto. Takpan at pakuluin ng 3 minuto.
3. Pagkatapos, tanggalin ang takip at ihalo dito ang lemon soda ( Sprite ), patis, asin, at paminta. Haluin ng mabuti.
4. Takpan muli at lutuin ng 8 – 10 minuto. Ilipat ang nilutong tahong at sabaw nito sa mangkok. Ihanda habang mainit pa!