Suwam na tahong is a seafood dish that originated in the Philippines. Fresh mussels are boiled with various natural flavorings and it's best during rainy season.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword Seafood Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Calories 177kcal
Cost $5-20
Ingredients
1kgMussels
2thumbsGingercut into strips
1pcOnionbig and cut into strips
4clovesGarliccut into strips
3cupsWater
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonGround black pepper
½cupCayenne pepper leaves
2tablespoonOil
Instructions
Heat oil in a pot, saute garlic until golden brown, add onion and ginger, saute until mixture softened.
Toss in fresh mussels and season it with salt and ground black pepper. Mix well and cover. Cook for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes, pour the water into the pot, and then add cayenne pepper leaves.
Cover and boil for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, stir the mixture.