NILAGANG BAKA

Nilagang baka is a Filipino beef soup with vegetables like carrots, potatoes, cabbage and pechay. The best beef soup is combining the beef with vegetables.

Nilagang Baka Recipe is a delicious beef stew made with petsay, cabbages and other vegetables. It is one of the most common dishes that can be found in every part of the Philippines.  Nilagang Baka is an everyday dish that can be found in almost all carinderias (small eatery) in the Philippines which is highly appreciated by every one.

From the name itself Nilaga meaning boiled, Baka means beef in English, it takes several hours to cook this dish. The process of boiling makes the meat soft and tender. Beef brisket, short rib or beef shank would be an excellent choice for this dish, and of course, fresh vegetables must be added to make a perfect flavorful soup.

Try this delicious and nutritious beef soup, Nilagang Baka Recipe.

1 kilo beef; cut in chunks 
1 little head cabbage (repolyo); quartered
1/4 kilo Chinese cabbage (pechay)
2 potatoes; quartered
1 tablespoon garlic; crushed (optional)
1 onion; sliced
1 tablespoon peppercorns
Fish sauce
Salt to taste
2 beef boullion (optional)
1 lemon or 5 kalamansis
Soy sauce
10 cups water

Fry the potatoes in 3 minutes. Set aside

In a stock pot with 5 cups water, simmer the onion with the beef on high heat until onion renders its juice and beef changes color. Season with fish sauce,lid, and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Add more water to cover, garlic, and peppercorns. Boil for at least one hour on medium heat or until meat is almost tender. More water maybe added if the beef if tough. When beef is almost tender, add the potatoes. Cook for another 10 minutes. Season with salt according to taste or simply add boullion whichever you choose. Add repolyo cabbage and Chinese cabbage. Cook until done (do not overcook veggies)..

Remove from blaze and serve hot! Side with fish sauce and lemon (or calamansi) juice or soy sauce with lemon (or calamansi) juice whichever is your preference.