La Paz Batchoy

Name: La Paz Batchoy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 lb pork belly, thinly sliced; 0.5 lb pork liver, thinly sliced; 16 oz fresh miki egg noodles, rinsed; 6 cups pork broth; 2 tsp shrimp paste; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 cup pork rinds, crushed; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 eggs

A comforting Filipino noodle soup featuring tender pork belly, liver, and egg noodles served in a rich shrimp-infused broth topped with crispy garlic and pork rinds.

55 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

FilipinoSoupStovetopStandardHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 lb pork belly, thinly sliced
0.5 lb pork liver, thinly sliced
16 oz fresh miki egg noodles, rinsed
6 cups pork broth
2 tsp shrimp paste
8 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup pork rinds, crushed
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 eggs

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat and fry 8 minced garlic cloves until golden brown and crispy, then remove half for garnish.
2

Add 2 tsp shrimp paste to the pot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Pour in 6 cups pork broth and 2 tbsp soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a boil.
4

Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork belly and simmer until tender and internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 20 minutes.
5

Add 0.5 lb thinly sliced pork liver and simmer for 3 minutes until cooked through.
6

Divide 16 oz rinsed fresh miki egg noodles into bowls and ladle the hot broth with meat over top.
7

Crack one of the raw 4 eggs into each bowl of hot soup.
8

Garnish with reserved fried garlic, 4 chopped green onions, and 1 cup crushed pork rinds.

Questions

Can I make La Paz Batchoy gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 16 oz fresh miki egg noodles, rinsed, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does La Paz 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 La Paz 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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