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Ginisang Tahong with Sprite

A simple and flavorful Filipino seafood recipe made with fresh mussels sautéed in butter, garlic, onions, and ginger, then simmered in Sprite for a lightly sweet and savory broth. Perfect for a quick, budget-friendly family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • Large sauté pan or deep skillet with lid
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Colander
  • Vegetable brush for cleaning mussels
  • Large serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Kilo Fresh mussels (Tahong) cleaned
  • 3 Tbsp Butter or Margarine
  • 1 Piece Onion medium, chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Ginger thumb-size, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp Fish sauce (patis)
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 Cups Sprite or any lemon-lime soda

Instructions
 

  • Clean the mussels thoroughly by scrubbing the shells and removing the beards. Discard any cracked or dead mussels.
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat and melt the butter.
  • Sauté the sliced ginger until lightly browned.
  • Add the garlic and onions and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the cleaned mussels and stir for about 1 minute.
  • Cover the pan and let the mussels steam for 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the Sprite and add the fish sauce.
  • Season with ground black pepper to taste.
  • Stir gently, cover again, and simmer for 8–10 minutes or until the mussels have opened.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl together with the broth and serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

  • Use only fresh mussels with tightly closed shells.
  • Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
  • Avoid overcooking, as mussels can become rubbery.
  • Fresh ginger helps remove any fishy smell while enhancing the broth.
  • Adjust the amount of fish sauce according to your taste since mussels naturally contain some saltiness.
  • For a spicy version, add chopped bird's eye chilies while sautéing the aromatics.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 27gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 6.8mg
Keyword Budget-Friendly Seafood, Easy Seafood Recipe, Filipino Mussels, Filipino Seafood Recipe, Ginisang Tahong, Ginisang Tahong with Sprite, Mussels Recipe, Sauteed Mussels, Sprite Mussels, Tahong Recipe
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