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

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.

Questions

How long does Papaitan 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 Papaitan?

Yes. As written it serves 6. 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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