Nilagang Baka Recipe

Nilagang baka or Beef Stew is a simple dish that we usually prepare during rainy season and during cold weather. It is very easy to prepare but may be time consuming , but it sure is delicious.

Ingredients:

•     2 pounds Beef Leg bones, chopped, marrow intact. ( you may substitute this with beef bouillon)
•     2 pounds Beef Brisket, cubed
•     1 teaspon whole black peppercorns
•     1 teaspoon salt
•     3 bundles of pechay or 1 Nappa/Chinese cabbage quartered.
•     1 small cabbage quartered
•     3 pieces corn ears or 5 Cardava bananas quartered per piece.
•     3 medium potatoes or 3 medium sweet potatoes cut to cubes
•     20 string beans, trimmed and rinsed
•     1 large onion, peeled and cut into large cubes
•     fish sauce to taste

Steps:

•     Rinse your Beef leg Bones well with  water
•     Place your Beef Bones inside a large pot with 2.5 liters of water
•     Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat to low
•     Skim the scum that will rise on top to keep the broth clear
•     Simmer the Beef Bones for about 1 hour and then add in the Beef Brisket
•     Bring to boil and let it simmer down again under low heat, repeat the same processed of skimming the scum rising from the broth
•     Add in the peppercorns and onion, simmer under low heat for another 2 hours
•     The broth will evaporate and will be reduced in half, then add in fish sauce and stir well.
•     Let it simmer for another 5 minutes then take the leg bones out of the pot and set it aside on a separate bowl. (cover it so it won't dry out)
•     Add in your cabbage and potatoes , Put the lid on and simmer for 5 minutes
•     Add in the string beans, Put the lid on and simmer for 3 minutes
•     Add the pechay in, then turn the heat off. Let the pot sit on top of the stove or cooker for about 7 minutes
•     Transfer it to a serving bowl and serve with steaming rice

Dip:

    Fish sauce with calamansi juice