Nilaga Recipe Filipino Beef Stew With Clear Broth Recipe 45

Steps:

• Place the beef ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, and boil for 5 minutes. Drain; discard the cooking water (the ribs will not be fully cooked).
• Return the beef to the pot. Pour in the 1 quart water, peppercorns, onions, and beef bouillon. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
• Skim any fat floating on the surface. Stir in the carrots, celery, chayote, and potatoes; cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt. Add cabbage and cook an additional 5 minutes.

Steps:

• In a soup pot, brown garlic and onion.
• Add in beef, water and bring to a boil, lower the fire and let simmer until beef is tender for about an hour or two (longer for more flavor).
• Remove all the resulting scum that will rise to the top of the pot and keep the stock clear.
• Add potatoes and bring up to a boil to cook potatoes.
• Season with salt, pepper and patis.
• Lower heat and add in vegetables and cook uncovered.
• Serve hot with rice, soy sauce/patis and calamansi to taste.