Method:

1. Heat the cooking oil in a cooking pot.

2. Put in the crushed garlic and whole peppercorn. Cook until the garlic turns light brown.

3. Add the mussels. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Put-in the bay leaves, add the soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder. Let it boil. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.

5. Pour in the vinegar. Let the liquid reboil. Stir and then cook for 3 minutes.

6. Add salt to taste. Transfer to a serving plate.