Tinolang Tahong is healthy, delicious, and has a comforting ginger-y soup that’s perfect for slurping on a cold day…
Last week passed by quickly. I had fewer updates than usual because we caught the bug. We had coughs and cold — as in the whole family! I’m guessing it was because of the topsy turvy weather we’re having.
It was raining the last few days because of the typhoon — you know that these are the kind of days that requirs soupy meals. There were times when we were too lazy to go to the market because of the bed weather so we made do with what we have in the fridge. Made chicken sopas out of leftover roasted chicken, ate a few instant noodle cups too.
Sunday is fun day at the wet market and so I bought a few days worth of meals including these pretty mussels that were turned into Tinolang Tahong (or Mussels in Ginger Soup).
Tinolang Tahong is one of the healthiest meals I know. It has a comforting ginger-y soup too that’s perfect for slurping on a cold day. Plus it is delicious on hot steamed rice!
What is your favorite rainy day ulam?
- 1kg fresh mussels, washed and cleaned
- 1 Liter water
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch knob of ginger,sliced
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 cup chili leaves
- 2 sayote, peeled and cut into pieces
- fish sauce to taste
- In a large pot, sauté ginger,garlic and onions in heated oil until onion becomes translucent.
- Add the mussels and sauté for one more minute.
- Pour in water. You can add more water if you like more soup.
- Bring to a boil and simmer until the shells have opened.
- Season wih fish sauce to taste.
- Add Sayote slices and simmer for a minute.
- Add chili leaves, cover and turn off heat.
- Serve hot with steamed rice
Such a nice, simple dish! Love mussels, but I don’t think I’ve ever combined them with ginger. But I will! 🙂
oh you just have to try it.
Hope that you all now feel much better…it’s not fun to have a cold, esp. if you still have a small baby at home.
The soup looks delightful. Seafood and ginger are always great together.
thanks angie!
I love mussels! One of my fav meals when I go home in France! This recipe looks really good! xx corinne
Couldn’t agree more. This is such a healthy food. We just need to be careful in buying mussels. Make sure that it’s fresh.
I”m normally not a mussels fan, but this looks good! It looks very healthy and like a “light” meal.
I love mussels. But I live in Phoenix, and I have no idea where to buy them out here. Fortunately I can order them at some of my local restaurants. Too bad they don’t make that soup though!
We haven’t eaten mussels much at our house, although this soup really looks interesting. I bet it’s great for detox or when you’re not feeling well. I’ve never thought about the addition of ginger, it makes everything a little bit special!
I’ve never had mussels before, but I do love ginger. Looks interesting 🙂
Being under the weather is never fun. A good soup can make all the difference.
Muscles in ginger soup sounds awesome. I love muscles. I love ginger. And that sweet tangy taste with the mushrooms sounds heavenly.
What a lovely recipe! It’s perfect for a cold night or when you’re feeling a little under the weather. It’s definitely a must try and it’s healthy as well.
I keep saying I want to try mussels and I never never have. Maybe this will get me in the kitchen.
I’m not a fan of mussels, ginger, or soup, so will be passing on this recipe LOL!! It sounds right up my husband’s alley though!
Even thou that I’m allergic to those things, I know my uncle would love this recipe. Such a nice, simple dish!
We love mussels here, but never try them at home. I think we will now.
This sounds absolutely beautiful. I can’t say I’ve ever eaten anything like this before, but I’d most definitely give it a try 🙂
Louise x
Mmmm that sounds so lovely! Just the perfect dish for a cold day!
I love tinola!!! 🙂 Replace the dahong sili with malunggay and it’s the perfect ulam for breastfeeding mums! Hahah! Ganyan lagi food ko nung breastfeeding pa with the #FabSkye.
Mussels are soo delicious! I used to go to a restaurant that cooked mussels with wine and I absolutely loved it.
Ohhhh! Yummy. I totally love this recipe because i recently started cooking literally everything with ginger # garlic. BUT ala! Some dishes dont tast good with ginger, so imagine my delight because i´ll be trying your recipe. Thanks!