Friday, October 23, 2009

BULALO or BEEF SHANK SOUP

BULALO
Bulalo is also known as beef shank soup. A beef shank contains a meat that has bones and bone marrow. Bulalo is a traditional well known tasty beef soup in the Philippines especially in the province of Batangas. After a long tiring morning of farm work, farmers get to enjoy their lunch by having soup in the table of their household. Serving this bulalo dish for them energized them to go back again to plow their farm for a living.


How to make Bulalo or Beef Shank Soup
Ingredients:
2 kilo bulalo or boned beef shank
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 medium-sized potatoes peeled
2 pcs. corn cut crosswise
1 pechay or Bachoy leaves
8 pieces of Baguio beans
1 medium size Sayote
1 medium size cabbage cut into quarters
1 medium onion, divided into four
1 teaspoon of pepper corns
1 knorr beef or chicken bullion
1/2 teaspoon seawater salt
water enough to cover meat

1. Boil the beef shank with bones with the onions, salt, and pepper and fish sauce.
2. Remove the fat and scum from the broth while boiling, and after boiling, taste to see if the seasoning is right and adjust accordingly.
3. Add the potatoes, corn, and more onions.
4. Boil until the beef shank is forkly tender and then put the Baguio beans and sayote.
5. Add pechay or bachoy leaves and cabbage. For 3-5 minutes shortly before serving.

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