Nilaga (AKA Nilagang Baka). Nilagang Baka is a simple Filipino beef soup. There are many ways to prepare Nilagang Baka; this Nilagang baka recipe that I am featuring is probably the tastiest among the versions that I know because I used some sort of mirepoix to infuse flavor to the soup - I'm talking about the addition of onion, celery, and star anise in the initial step so that the soup will be flavorful even before. Nilagang Baka is the ultimate comfort food!
Nilagang Baka is a Filipino beef soup cooked until the meat becomes really tender and with vegetables like potatoes, beans, and cabbage that makes this simple soup healthy and flavorful.
This dish is one of that 'ordinary day' dish that is served at a Filipino table on a regular basis.
Nilagang Baka is a Filipino broth-based soup with beef in it.
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Nilagang Baka is a simple Filipino beef soup. There are many ways to prepare Nilagang Baka; this Nilagang baka recipe that I am featuring is probably the tastiest among the versions that I know because I used some sort of mirepoix to infuse flavor to the soup - I'm talking about the addition of onion, celery, and star anise in the initial step so that the soup will be flavorful even before. Nilagang Baka is the ultimate comfort food!
To begin with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can have nilaga (aka nilagang baka) using 6 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Nilaga (AKA Nilagang Baka):
- {Make ready 2 Pounds of Beef Short Ribs Bone -in.
- {Get 2 of Yellow Onions Large.
- {Make ready 2 of Beef Bone Marrow Bones.
- {Take 1 of Cabbage Head of Green.
- {Get 20 of Black Peppercorns Whole.
- {Make ready To Taste of Fish Sauce.
It usually has onion, potatoes, and pechay in it as well. Some people also like to add other items, such as corn, saba bananas, or even cabbage. The soup can take a few hours to cook, but the wait is well worth it. Nilagang baka is a Filipino beef soup with vegetables like carrots, potatoes, cabbage and pechay.
Instructions to make Nilaga (AKA Nilagang Baka):
- Place the bone marrow bones at the bottom of a large pot (I like to use a 12 quart pot). Then add in the short ribs..
- Fill the pot with hot water until it completely covers the meat. It should be able 2/3 full..
- Add the onions and whole peppercorns. Then add about five 5-second squirts of fish sauce..
- Turn the heat up to high and wait for it to boil. Then turn the heat down to medium-low and let simmer. The stew will simmer for about two or three hours, depending on how tender you want the short ribs to be..
- Periodically, skim the top of the soup to remove any excess fat. Add more fish sauce to taste..
- Cut the head of cabbage into quarters and add to the soup. Let it cook for about twenty minutes until it has softened. Serve generous amounts of beef, cabbage, and soup. White rice is a must on the side!.
The best beef soup is combining the beef with bony parts like beef ribs but you can also make soup stock by boiling the bones. When buying beef, it is also recommended to choose meat with some fat to improve the taste. Nilagang Baka is an everyday dish that can be found in almost all carinderias (small eatery) in the Philippines which is highly appreciated by every one. From the name itself Nilaga meaning boiled, Baka means beef in English, it takes several hours to cook this dish. The process of boiling makes the meat soft and tender.
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