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Traditional Filipino Soup - Nilagang Baka ( Rustic Beef Stew)

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Nilagang Baka

Cultural Context

Originating from the Philippines, Nilagang Baka is a comforting beef soup traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings. Its name translates to 'boiled beef,' highlighting the simplicity of its preparation. The dish showcases the Filipino love for hearty, flavorful meals, often served with rice. Today, it remains a staple in Filipino homes and has gained popularity in global Filipino cuisine, often adapted with various vegetables and spices.

FilipinoPHmain
90 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
5lbs bones with meaty bits attached
3lbs beef for stewing (like chuck, brisket, or shank)
1 head green cabbage
5 small red potatoes peeled
1 onion (preferably white)
3 heads bok choy
2 heads garlic
1 T black pepper corns
1 bay leaf
4 scallions
Fish sauce (about 20ml per 300ml of broth)

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.

1

Soak and rinse bones, bring to boil, simmer, discard water and rinse.

2

Boil clean bones for 3-5 hours.

3

Pressure cook or slow cook meat until tender separately.

4

Add vegetables to bone broth and simmer for 1-2 hours. Scoop out and discard everything after.

5

Add fresh vegetables into soup along with tender beef and simmer for 30 minutes until everything is tender.

6

Add 300ml broth to bowl with 20ml fish sauce. Place vegetables into soup. Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potpressure cookerslow cookerladle

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Beef NilagaNilaga

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