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.

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Questions

What is Batchoy?

A savory Filipino noodle soup with tender pork, pork liver, rich broth, egg noodles, crunchy pork cracklings, and toasted garlic. This reference files it under Filipino soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Batchoy reach?

For Batchoy, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Batchoy?

The entry for Batchoy calls for 2 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Does Batchoy contain fish?

Yes: 2 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Batchoy?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 580 calories, with 42 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 1150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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