Batchoy

Name: Batchoy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced; 1/2 lb pork liver, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 6 cups pork broth; 8 oz round egg noodles; 1 cup pork cracklings, crushed; 3 stalks green onions, sliced

A savory Filipino noodle soup with tender pork, pork liver, rich broth, egg noodles, crunchy pork cracklings, and toasted garlic.

60 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
1/2 lb pork liver, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fish sauce
6 cups pork broth
8 oz round egg noodles
1 cup pork cracklings, crushed
3 stalks green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot and fry 6 minced garlic cloves until crisp, setting half aside for garnish.
2

Sauté 1 diced yellow onion in the same pot until softened, about 3 minutes.
3

Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
4

Add 1/2 lb thinly sliced pork liver, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 6 cups pork broth, simmering gently for 15 minutes.
5

Divide cooked 8 oz round egg noodles into serving bowls and ladle hot broth and meat over top.
6

Garnish each bowl with reserved fried garlic, 1 cup crushed pork cracklings, and 3 stalks sliced green onions.

Questions

Can I make Batchoy gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz round egg noodles. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Batchoy keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Batchoy?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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