Nilagang Buto-buto ng Baka Recipe

Method7 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Pour the 2 quarts soup water into a deep soup pot that fits the beef neck bones and liquid.

   Uses 2 quarts water for soup

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the 4 lb raw beef neck bones, wedged yellow onions (2 medium) and 1 tbsp whole peppercorns. Bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat to a gentle simmer for 3 hours, until the meat on the bones is tender. Check occasionally and add additional water only if needed to maintain the soup liquid.

   Simmer beef neck bones until tender · 180 minUses Initial soup water · 4 lb raw beef neck bones, cut into serving pieces · 2 medium yellow onions, cut into wedges · 1 tbsp whole peppercorns · Additional water, only as needed during the long beef simmer

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the peeled sliced ripe saba bananas (4) and sliced baking potato (1 large) to the tender beef soup. Raise the heat to maintain a medium-heat boil and cook for 10 minutes, until the potato and banana are tender; continue briefly until tender if needed.

   Boil saba and potato in soup · 10 minUses Tender beef neck bones and seasoned broth · 4 ripe saba bananas, peeled and sliced · 1 large baking potato, sliced

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   Step 4: Add both cleaned bok-choy bunches and the 2 cups Napa-cabbage pieces. Cover the pot and turn the heat OFF. Leave covered for 8 minutes so the residual heat wilts and partially cooks the greens.

   Rest greens in covered hot soup · 8 minUses Beef soup with tender banana and potato · 2 bunches baby bok choy, cleaned · 2 cups Napa cabbage, cut into pieces

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   Step 5: Stir all the 1/4 cup fish sauce into the hot finished soup.

   Uses Beef and vegetable soup after covered heat-off wait · 1/4 cup fish sauce (patis)

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   Step 6: Transfer the hot soup to a serving bowl and serve ready-cooked white rice alongside.

   Uses Finished beef-neck-bone soup · Ready-cooked white rice, to serve

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   Step 7: Share among six people. Keep the bones separate from the edible meat and serve the soup hot.

   Uses Beef-neck-bone soup in serving bowl