The Homemaker’s Cookbook Recipe No. 5. “Nilagang Baka (Filipino Beef Soup with Vegetables)”
Nilagang Baka is a hearty Filipino beef soup with vegetables that’s perfect for a comforting and nutritious meal. This soup is loaded with tender beef shank, potatoes, cabbage, and bok choy, simmered in a flavorful broth that’s seasoned with fish sauce and spices.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Nutritional Value (per serving):
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 27 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 kg beef shank, cut into cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 whole cabbage, chopped
- 1 bunch of bok choy, chopped
- 5 cups water
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger (if using) until fragrant.
- Add the beef shank, whole peppercorns, and fish sauce. Stir well and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the 5 cups of water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 1 hour. Add more water as needed.
- Add the potatoes and let them cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add the cabbage and bok choy. Season with salt, to taste.
- Let it cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are cooked but still crisp.
- Serve hot.
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Nilagang Baka! This soup is perfect for a comforting meal on a cold day, and it’s packed with vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and protein from the beef shank. The ginger is optional, so feel free to omit it if you prefer. The whole peppercorns will add a subtle peppery flavor to the broth and can be removed before serving.
