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Crispy Tahong in Sweet and Sour Sauce

Yields3 ServingsTotal Time45 mins

 2 tbsp oil
 1 tbsp ginger minced
 3 garlic clovesminced
 1 kg mussels
 1 ½ cups water
 saltto taste
 ground black pepperto taste
 oilfor frying
Batter
 1 cup flour
 ½ cup cornstarch
 1 tbsp salt
 1 tsp pepper
 1 can beer
Sauce
 1 tsp gingerminced
 ¼ cup onionsminced
 2 garlic clovesminced
 ¼ cup carrots
 ¼ cup green bell pepper
 ¼ cup red bell pepper
 ¼ cup pineapple tidbits
 ¼ cup pineapple juice/syrup
 2 tbsp ketchup
 2 tbsp sugar
 2 tbsp vinegar
 ¼ cup water
 saltto taste
 ground black pepperto taste
 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsps water
Prepare the mussels
1

In a large pot over medium heat, saute ginger and garlic in oil until aromatic. Add the mussels and water then season w salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 3 mins. remove the mussel meat from the shell and set aside.

Make the batter
2

In a bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper until well combined. Mix in beer until a smooth batter forms.

Coat mussels in batter
3

Add mussels into the batter and mix until everything is well coated.

Fry mussels
4

In a pan over medium heat, fry mussels one by one in hot oil until they turn a light golden brown. Drain excess oil.

Make sauce
5

In a pan over medium heat, saute ginger for a few minutes. Add onions and continue sauteing until translucent. Add garlic, carrots, green peppers, red peppers, pineapples, pineapple juice/syrup, ketchup, sugar, and water. Cover and let simmer for 3 mins. Season w salt and pepper then add the cornstarch slurry and remove from heat.

Serving option
6

Serve on a sizzling plate.

Nutrition Facts

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