Masbate Bulalo
Rodeo Pilipino of Masbate (May 6-9). Masbate is most proud of its rancheros and its lively cattle raising industry. This local version of the Rodeo Festival is as breathtaking as it is elsewhere in the world. It kicks off with a horse parade, then, towards the grand arena where a rodeo festival and a barn dance showdown are held.
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Servings: 2 people
Calories: 340kcal
Cost: $15
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Equipment
1 pot
Ingredients
- 2 pcs beef marrow bones cut into 2 to 3 pieces
- 1 lb. beef shank cut into serving pieces
- 2 pcs corn cobs cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 baby bok choy leaves separated
- 1 pc onion quartered
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil over medium fire. Add beef shank and marrow bones and allow to boil for 10 minutes.
- Remove the meat and bones from the pot and scrub off scum.
- Place back the beef bones and meat into the pot with a fresh cup of water, enough to cover he meat.
- Add onion, garlic, and peppercorns. Season with fish sauce and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 hours or until the meat is super tender.
- Remove meat and bones using a slotted spoon, then, strain liquid through a fine mesh, discarding solids.
- Return both meat, bones, and soup into the pot.
- Add corn and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the corn is cooked through.
- Stir in bok choy and turn off heat.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
Bulalo might be a soup dish popularized in Tagaytay City of Region IV or
Calabarzon but it is also a staple in many celebrations in Masbate as proof of
its thriving cattle industry. What a perfect way to celebrate the Rodeo
Festival in May than to savor bulalo, together with beef shanks and bone
marrow. Although it takes time to cook the dish, it is pretty simple and easy
to put together.
Calabarzon but it is also a staple in many celebrations in Masbate as proof of
its thriving cattle industry. What a perfect way to celebrate the Rodeo
Festival in May than to savor bulalo, together with beef shanks and bone
marrow. Although it takes time to cook the dish, it is pretty simple and easy
to put together.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1667mg | Potassium: 980mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7562IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 7mg
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