Papaitan

Name: Papaitan
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 lb beef tripe, cleaned, diced; 1/2 lb beef heart, diced; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 6 cups water; 2 tbsp beef bile; 2 tbsp calamansi juice; 4 bird's eye chilies, sliced

A traditional Filipino soup cooked with beef offal, aromatic ginger, chilies, and a signature bitter citrus broth.

120 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

FilipinoSoupStovetopLow CarbKetoHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-Free

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Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
1 lb beef tripe, cleaned, diced
1/2 lb beef heart, diced
2 tbsp fish sauce
6 cups water
2 tbsp beef bile
2 tbsp calamansi juice
4 bird's eye chilies, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 diced yellow onion, sautéeing until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3

Add 1 lb cleaned, diced beef tripe and 1/2 lb diced beef heart, cooking for 10 minutes until browned and meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and cook for 2 minutes.
5

Pour in 6 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes until tender.
6

Stir in 2 tbsp beef bile, 2 tbsp calamansi juice, and 4 sliced bird's eye chilies, then simmer uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What is Papaitan?

A traditional Filipino soup cooked with beef offal, aromatic ginger, chilies, and a signature bitter citrus broth. This reference files it under Filipino soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 120 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Papaitan reach?

For Papaitan, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of calamansi in Papaitan?

The entry for Papaitan calls for 2 tbsp calamansi juice. In its place: Two parts lime juice to one part orange juice.

Is Papaitan spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Papaitan comes from 4 bird's eye chilies, sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chilies, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Papaitan contain fish?

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

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