Delicious Buttered Tahong
Buttered Tahong recipe (Mussels) is a delightful meal rich in vitamins and minerals. The Philippines is rich in aquatic resources, including seafood, and tahong (mussels) are one of the most popular types of seafood. Many people like seafood specialties provided in a variety of restaurants around the country. This simple and easy buttered Tahong (mussels) recipe is a filling dinner that surely everyone will enjoy.
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Buttered Tahong Recipe Simple and Yummy
Description
Buttered Tahong recipe (Mussels) is a delightful meal rich in vitamins and minerals. The Philippines is rich in aquatic resources, including seafood, and tahong (mussels) are one of the most popular types of seafood. Many people like seafood specialties provided in a variety of restaurants around the country. This simple and easy buttered Tahong (mussels) recipe is a filling dinner that surely everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Instructions
Wash to clean the tahong (mussels), then soak in the water for about 20 minutes.
In a pan, heat 2–3 tablespoons of cooking oil over low–medium heat. Then add the butter and let it melt completely.
Add the minced onion and saute until translucent and soft, then add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant.
Add the tahong then season with salt and pepper powder. Stir and continue cooking, then season with your preferred seasonings. Or you may use sugar to balance the taste.
Simmer until the shells open. Stir, then taste. Adjust the taste accordingly.
Add finely chopped onion leaves (sibuyas dahon) or scallions.
When it's cooked, turn off the heat and transfer it to a serving bowl or plate.
That's all. Happy eating. Share and enjoy.
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 304kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.7g32%
- Saturated Fat 8.1g41%
- Cholesterol 74mg25%
- Sodium 937mg40%
- Potassium 574mg17%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.7g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 0.8g
- Protein 20.3g41%
- Calcium 4 mg
- Iron 37 mg
- Vitamin D 35 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This recipe may be made without the shell. Simply boil the tahong (mussels) and remove the meat from the opened ones. Those that did not open should be discarded. In the instructions section, follow the step-by-step instructions.