Ginataang Tahong Recipe

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 small red onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 1-inch piece ginger, sliced into strips

1/2 teapoon ground turmeric

1 1/2 cups coconut cream (kakang gata)

1 tablespoon fish sauce (patis)

3 pieces green finger chilies (siling pangsigang), halved

1 kilo green mussels (tahong), Cleaned, beards removed

1 cup chili leaves (dahon ng sili)

salt, to taste

ground black pepper, to taste