Sinabawang Tahong (Mussel Soup)

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh tahong (mussels), cleaned

1 medium sweet onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, diced

1 thumb sized ginger, finely sliced

3 fresh tomatoes, chopped into chunks

1 tablespoons vegetable oil

2-3 tablespoons patis (fish sauce), add more if you want in the end

2-3 cups water

8oz. Sprite Cola

Procedure:

1. Heat the oil in a medium, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, garlic, and ginger.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes, and saute until the tomatoes begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
3. Add water and fish sauce and heat to a boil.
4. Cook till the mussels open over medium high heat. Right when they're done, add the Sprite Cola.
5. Simmer for another 2 mins.
6. Best when served hot.

Easy A! =)


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