Tahong Sinabawan with Bok Choy: A Light & Comforting Filipino Seafood Soup
Tahong Sinabawan is a hearty, gingery broth brimming with plump mussels (tahong) and tender bok choy—a healthy, no-fuss soup perfect for chilly days or when you crave a light yet satisfying meal. Unlike rich, buttery mussel dishes, this clear, aromatic soup lets the natural sweetness of seafood shine while warming you from within.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Quick & Light – Ready in 20 minutes with minimal oil.
🌊 Ocean-Fresh Flavor – Mussels add a briny, umami depth.
🥬 Nutrient-Packed – Bok choy boosts vitamins A and C.
🍲 Comfort in a Bowl – Ginger-infused broth soothes and warms.
Simple Steps
1️⃣ Clean Mussels – Discard any with cracked or open shells.
2️⃣ Sauté Aromatics – Lightly fry garlic, ginger, and tomato until fragrant.
3️⃣ Simmer Broth – Add water/stock, bring to a boil, then drop mussels.
4️⃣ Cook Until Shells Open – About 5 minutes (discard unopened ones).
5️⃣ Add Greens – Toss in bok choy until just wilted.
6️⃣ Season & Serve – Adjust with patis and a squeeze of calamansi.
Serving Suggestions
🍚 With Steamed Rice – For a light meal.
🍋 Calamansi or Lemon Wedges – Brightens the broth.
🌶 Siling Labuyo – For spice lovers.
Pro Tip: Add misua (thin noodles) for a heartier version!
Health Benefits
- Mussels: High in iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3s.
- Ginger: Aids digestion and fights inflammation.
- Bok Choy: Rich in calcium and antioxidants.
This Tahong Sinabawan is *comfort food at its purest—nourishing, light, and full of Filipino soul.
Craving more seafood soups? Try our Ginataang Hipon With Kalabasa At Sitaw Recipe or Inihaw na Pusit Recipe next! 🍲🐚
Stay warm and enjoy! 😊
Check out our cooking video guide for this dish by clicking here: Sinabawang Tahong Recipe Video
Tahong Sinabawan with Bok Choy
Description
This recipe for tahong sinabawan with bok choy is perfect for the cold, rainy season. Tahong, or mussels, is a delicious seafood that can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of the simplest ways is sinabawan. Try this recipe if you don’t want your tahong or mussels prepared with lots of oil and butter. This simple seafood soup recipe with bok choy will make your meals healthier.
Note: Our YouTube video for this recipe has a clerical error. Since it is uploaded, we can’t edit the write-ups in the video. It’s mislabeled; the video editor labeled it cooking wine instead of fish sauce.
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Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation:
Clean the tahong or mussel, remove dirt, wash it under running water and drain.
Peel, chop, strip, and slice the spices and vegetables needed for the recipe.
Cooking:
Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Saute the garlic, onion, and ginger until limp and fragrant. Then add the tomato and cook until it is soft.
Add fish sauce and stir. Add water and bring it to a soft boil.
Once the liquid has started boiling, add the tahong (mussels), cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, open the lid and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir
Note: Fresh tahong or mussels are salty; please adjust the amount of salt according to your preference.Add the bok choy stem, cook for a few minutes, then add the bok choy leaves. Cover again and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetable is cooked.
Remove it from the heat and serve it hot.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 209kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.6g14%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 47mg16%
- Sodium 1423mg60%
- Potassium 707mg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.4g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
- Sugars 1.5g
- Protein 21g42%
- Calcium 6 mg
- Iron 40 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
