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Nilagang Baboy

A comforting Filipino boiled pork soup cooked with potatoes, cabbage, and bok choy in a savory broth.

75 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

FilipinoSoupStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs pork belly or shoulder, cubed
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 yellow onion, quartered
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 head napa cabbage, chopped
  • 4 heads baby bok choy, halved

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, combine 1.5 lbs cubed pork belly or shoulder, 1 quartered yellow onion, 1 tsp crushed black peppercorns, and 6 cups water.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam from the surface.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until pork belly or shoulder reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F and is tender.

  4. 4

    Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and 2 quartered Yukon Gold potatoes, then cover and cook for 10 minutes until tender.

  5. 5

    Add 1/2 head chopped napa cabbage and 4 heads halved baby bok choy, simmer for 3 minutes until wilted, and serve hot.

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Questions

What is Nilagang Baboy?

A comforting Filipino boiled pork soup cooked with potatoes, cabbage, and bok choy in a savory broth. This reference files it under Filipino soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 75 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Nilagang Baboy is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until pork belly or shoulder reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F and is tender. Step 5: cook until wilted, and serve hot. A reading of 145 F on a thermometer settles it.

Is there a substitute for fish sauce in Nilagang Baboy?

The entry for Nilagang Baboy 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.

How much protein is in Nilagang Baboy?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 32 g of protein in about 420 calories, alongside 16 g carbohydrate and 25 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 850 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

How long does Nilagang Baboy keep?

Refrigerate Nilagang Baboy for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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