INGREDIENTS:

• tahong (mussels) - 1 kilo, shelled
• garlic - 3 cloves
• vinegar - 5 tablespoons
• soy sauce - 5 tablespoons
• cooking oil
• peppercorns

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Clean the mussels well through running water and make sure to cut or take off the hair-like part that lies outside the shell. You don't really want to eat this one.
2. Put the mussels in a pot and cover with water. Then turn on the stove and bring to a quick boil.
3. Drain the mussels and one by one, take the meat out of the shell. Set aside.
4. In a medium heat, pour a little oil in a pan and saute the garlic.
5. Bring in the mussels and fry for a minute.
6. Add the soy sauce, peppercorns, vinegar, and simmer for another couple of minutes.
7. Taste and adjust if needed.
8. Serve with hot steamed rice.