Breaded Mussel (Tahong)

“Mussel” or “Tahong” is a kind of seafood. A seafood is any sea animal or seaweed that is served as food, or is suitable for human consumption, such as fish and shellfish and one of this is the “mussel” or “tahong”. Just like any seafood, the most important thing to remember when buying mussel or any seafood is this; “the fresher, the better.”

Mussels can be prepared in many ways — from appetizer to main courses. Here is a mussel recipe that will surely give a new dimension to seafood cooking.

Ingredients:

• 1 kilo mussel or tahong
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs, mix in
• 1/2 tsp iodized salt
• 1/2 cup oil

Procedures:

1. Boil or steam tahong until shells are open.
2. Remove meat from shells.
3. Dip tahong meat in egg.
4. Roll in breadcrumbs.
5. Fry in oil until golden brown.
6. Serve with dip.

Dip Ingredients:

• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp iodized salt
• 1/2 tsp group pepper
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Dip Cooking Procedures:

1. In a saucepan, mix all ingredients until cornstarch is completely dissolved.
2. Cook over low flame until slightly thick.
3. Serve.

Paksiw na Bangus (Milkfish Stew)

Very delicious! Especially when hot. Great alternative for our daily food menu. This dish is greatly recommended for those people with high blood pressure. The milkfish is cooked in vinegar with a little twist of chili. Wheww!!! You’re really sweat it out!

Ingredients:

• 1 big bangus (milkfish), cut into pieces
• 2 ampalaya (bittergourd), cut into pieces
• 2 eggplant, cut into pieces
• 3 pcs. long green pepper
• an inch of ginger, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups vinegar
• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:

1. In a pot, arrange bittergourd at the bottom.
2. Add in the fish and the eggplant.
3. Then, put in the pepper, onion, garlic, ginger and vinegar. Bring to a boil.
4. Add in the water. Simmer for a few minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot