PATA BULALO
Bulalo is normally made with beef but swapping it and making a pork version is just as delicious! For this version, the affordable meat cut pork pata (pork hocks) is used. The resulting soup is not only delicious, but it also becomes slightly thickened from the gelatin in the pork.
How to Serve Pork Bulalo
Serve it with steaming hot rice: Pork bulalo is a Filipino ulam dish with a twist, and just like most of our delicious food, it’s best served with rice. Not only does it make the whole meal heartier; the rice will absorb all the flavors of the soup, making the whole experience more enjoyable.
Serve with a dipping sauce: Some people like to add a splash of sauce to bulalo to add a pop of flavor. One of the most popular sauces for bulalo is a mix of patis or fish sauce, calamansi, and chili. The tang and spice of this sauce cuts through the fatty pork and makes the dish more appetizing.
How To Cook Pork Bulalo
Begin by boiling 3 cups of water in a pot. Once the water is boiling, add the pork pata and let it simmer for roughly 20 minutes. During this time, make sure to remove any scum that surfaces.
After the simmering, discard the liquid and thoroughly clean the pot. Then, rinse the pata pieces under running water to ensure any leftover scum is eliminated.
Place the cleaned pata back into the pot and combine it with the onion, garlic, and whole black peppercorns. Cover everything with the remaining water and add the Knorr Pork Broth Cube (available here). Then, bring it to a boil for about 50 minutes, or until the pork becomes tender. At this stage, add the corn segments and continue to boil until the corn is completely cooked, which should take around 20 minutes.
Season the broth with patis and salt according to your preference. Once finished, turn off the heat and stir in the baby bok choy, allowing the residual heat to gently cook the greens.
To serve, arrange the meat and vegetables in a bowl, and for a clear soup, strain the broth over them. This dish pairs well with rice and can be enhanced with a side of patis and calamansi for added flavor. Enjoy your meal.
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