Description
Beef Bulalo is a hearty Filipino soup with tender beef shank, rich bone marrow, and veggies, simmered to perfection for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef shank (with bone marrow)
- 8 cups water
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 2 ears corn, cut into thirds
- 2 medium potatoes, quartered
- 1 small cabbage, quartered
- 1 bundle bok choy
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the beef shank and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Discard the water and rinse the meat to remove impurities.
- Refill the pot with 8 cups of clean water. Add the beef shank, onion, garlic, and whole peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Let it simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender. Skim off any scum or excess oil that rises to the top.
- Add the corn and potatoes, and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Stir in the fish sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cabbage and bok choy, and cook for another 3–5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions if desired. Best enjoyed with steamed rice and a side of fish sauce with calamansi for dipping.
Notes
- For a richer broth, cook the beef shank longer on low heat.
- Adding more bone marrow enhances the flavor.
- Serve with a dipping sauce of fish sauce, calamansi, and chili for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Filipino
