Ginataang Tahong

Ginataang Tahong

Stewed Mussel in Coconut Cream

Cavite is well-known for its fresh mussels. The abundance of these marine products, created a variety of local dishes. Ginatang tahong, where-in the mussels are cooked in lemon grass, chilli and coconut milk.

Ingredients :

• 1 Kilo unshelled mussels
• 2 Cloves of garlic
• 1 Medium size onion
• 2 Birds eye or green long chilli
• 1 Thumbsize ginger
• 2 Teaspoon lemon grass
• 1 Can coconut milk
• 2 Tablespoon of cooking oil
• 1 Stalk of green onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions :

• In a deep pan, sauté garlic and onion.
• Add the chilli, ginger and lemon grass and stir fry for about 2 minutes.
• Pour in the coconut milk, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching.
• Season with salt and let it boil.
• Add the unshelled mussels, keep stirring  and let it simmer in medium low heat.
• Bring to a boil until the sauce thickens.
• Add the f coconut cream and continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Cooking Tips :

1. Add the choice of  birds eye or long green chilli.
2. Serve hot.