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Bahug-Bahug

Cultural Context

Bahug-Bahug is a traditional Filipino dish known for its rich flavors and hearty ingredients, often served during family gatherings or special occasions. This dish reflects the Filipino love for savory and tangy flavors, combining marinated pork with aromatic spices. Today, variations exist, with some families adding their own twists, making it a beloved comfort food across the Philippines.

FilipinoPHmain
75 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup lukewarm water
4 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 beets
1 1/2 cups milk
3 loaves bread (Italian or any loaf bread)
2 3/4 cups evaporated milk plus beet milk juice
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 3/4 cups sugar (or substitute condensed milk)
1/4 cup powdered milk (optional)
4 Tbsp butter
3 tsp vanilla extract

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner and tofu is a plant-based alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: coconut vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Coconut vinegar adds a unique flavor, while apple cider is usually less expensive.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a different flavor profile, while paprika is often less expensive.

1

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, sugar, salt, lukewarm water, yeast, and olive oil.

2

Knead the dough until smooth and let it rise until doubled in size.

3

For the red coloring, boil the beets and blend them with milk.

4

For the filling, tear the bread into pieces and mix with evaporated milk and beet milk juice.

5

Add cornstarch, sugar, powdered milk (if using), butter, and vanilla extract to the bread mixture.

6

Combine well and pour into a greased baking dish.

7

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

BahugbahugBahug Bahug

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