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Bulalo

A hearty soup of beef shanks and marrow bones simmered slowly, with corn and leafy greens. A dish from the Batangas and Tagaytay regions, very comforting and served to the whole family.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Blanch the shank for 5 minutes in boiling water, then rinse it.
  2. Put the shank in a large pot with 2 liters of water, the onion and the crushed garlic.
  3. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 2 hours, skimming regularly.
  4. Add the corn cobs cut into pieces and the fish sauce, then cook for another 20 minutes.
  5. Add the potatoes cut into wedges and cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Add the green beans, bok choy and cabbage, then cook for just 3 minutes.
  7. Adjust the seasoning with pepper and salt, then serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

With seasonal vegetables. Swap the corn or bok choy for green cabbage or zucchini depending on what's at the market.

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