Bulalo

Bulalo, with tender beef shanks, bone marrow, vegetables, and flavorful
broth, is a hearty and delicious soup the whole family will love. Perfect for
cold weather!

Prep Time Cook Time Total Time

15 mins 5 hrs 5 hrs 15 mins

5 from 4 votes
Course: Main Entree, Soup Cuisine: Filipino Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 310kcal Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients
3 pounds bone-in beef shanks
cold water
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon peppercorns
2 corn, husked and cut into halves
1 bunch pechay, leaves separated
2 green onions, stemmed and cut into halves
salt to taste

Dipping Sauce
fish sauce to taste
calamansi juice to taste
Thai chili peppers, chopped

Instructions
1. In a large pot, combine beef shanks and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil.
2. Drain beef and rinse under cold water to remove impurities. Discard the liquid and rinse the
pot.
3. In the pot, return meat and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, skimming scum that
accumulates on top.
4. When the broth has cleared, add onions, fish sauce, and peppercorns.
5. Lower heat, cover, and cook at a bare simmer for about 1 ½ to 2 hours or until meat is fork-
tender but not falling apart.
6. Add corn and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until corn is tender.
7. Add the pechay and green onions and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are
tender.
8. Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with fish sauce and calamansi.

Notes
Start with cold water. The higher initial temperature of hot water draws more protein from the
meat and bones, creating a cloudy broth. Hot water also has more dissolved minerals from
the pipes, which can add an off taste to the soup.
 Cook at a simmer. Rapid boiling may cause agitation that can cloud the broth. Low and slow
cooking allows flavors in the dish to develop and become concentrated.

Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated
Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 1428mg | Fiber:
3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9429IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 7mg