Bulalo
Bulalo is a comforting Filipino beef soup featuring flavorful beef shank and rich bone marrow, ideal for chilly days.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 large pieces Beef shank with bone marrow Choose meaty shanks for the best flavor.
- 12 cups Water Needed for the soup base.
- 1 whole Onion Slice in half.
- 1 tablespoon Whole peppercorns Adds a flavorful punch.
- to taste to taste Fish sauce or salt Fish sauce is preferred for authenticity.
Vegetables
- 2 cobs Corn Cut into chunks.
- 2 medium Potatoes Cut into pieces.
- 1 cup Green beans Fresh or frozen.
- 1 cup Cabbage Chopped.
- 1 cup Pechay (bok choy) For added greens.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the beef shank and bones, then boil in cold water for a few minutes. Discard the water to maintain broth clarity.
- Refill the pot with fresh water, add the beef shank, peppercorns, and halved onion. Bring to a simmer.
Cooking
- Simmer on low for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
- Add potatoes and corn, cooking until they are soft.
- Finally, add the green vegetables (cabbage, pechay) to the pot and simmer for a few more minutes.
Serving
- Scoop marrow from the bones before serving.
- Serve hot with plain white rice and a dipping sauce of fish sauce with calamansi.
Notes
The broth gets better as it sits, so store leftovers in the fridge. Avoid reheating marrow, scoop it out fresh for each serving!