How to Cook NILAGANG BAKA | BEEF NILAGA RECIPE with Saging na SABA | Filipino Beef Soup

beef shank

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Lean beef reduces fat content while chuck is more economical.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative while salt is more accessible.

In a large pot, combine 3 liters of water and bring it to a boil.

Add the 1 kilo of beef cubes and cook until tender.

Once the beef is tender, add the 2 medium red onions, 1 tsp of peppercorn, and 1 tsp of salt.

Add the 2 medium potatoes, 10-12 pieces of baguio beans, and the small head of cabbage.

Finally, add the bunch of pechay and 3-4 pieces of saba.

Season with 2 1/2-3 tbsp of fish sauce and let it simmer until all vegetables are cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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