What Is “Tahong” In English? (Answers)
TAHONG IN ENGLISH – Tahong is one of the most popular seafood dishes in the Philippines.
Tahong or “mussels” in English, are a type of bivalve mollusk that could be found in freshwater lakes, streams, and creeks, and the inner-tidal zone where oceans meet the shore.
As with many shellfish, these are caught in the wild and served as food. They are one of the most popular shellfish not just in the Philippines, but also in Europe and some parts in Asia.
There are several ways to cook tahong (mussels). From being cooked in coconut milk or what the Filipinos call, “ginataang tahong” to adding it in soups and stews, Tahong could be a versatile ingredient.
One of the most popular dishes that uses tahong would be the “tinolang tahong” or “mussels in ginger broth”.
This is a highly nutritious and delicious soup that is made up of the following ingredients:
- Mussels
- Onion
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Leafy greens (pechay, spinach, chili leaves)
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