How to Cook Suwam na Tahong (Stewed Mussels with Papaya)
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time18 minutesmins
Total Time28 minutesmins
Course: Seafood Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 3servings
Author: Manny
Ingredients
1kilo fresh large tahongmussels
1large onionsliced
2cupsdiced unripe papaya
4clovesgarlicminced
2Tbsp.ginger strips
2Tbsp.patis
1tsp.MSG or granulated seasoning
4cupsrice water
2Tbsp.cooking oil
chili pepper leavesdahon ng sili
salt to taste
Instructions
How to cook Suwam na Tahong:
To clean the mussels, put them on a basin with water just enough to cover the shells. Put a teaspoon of salt. Leave them for at least an hour to expel the dirt and grime. After an hour, wash and drain and set aside.
Saute garlic until brown. Set aside. Saute ginger until brown then add the onions and saute until soft.
Add in patis and stir for 3 minutes then add the rice water and papaya. Cover and bring to a boil.
When papaya is half done, season with MSG, salt and pepper then add the mussels.
Boil until the shell open up. Lastly add the pepper leaves. Serve hot.