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Beef Ribs Nilaga Recipe

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Warm your heart and soul with this classic Filipino Beef Ribs Nilaga, a comforting soup filled with tender beef ribs, hearty vegetables, and a flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy family meals or rainy days, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and patis-calamansi dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  1. 2 pounds beef ribs
  2. 8 cups water
  3. 2 pcs beef broth cubes
  4. 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
  5. 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  6. 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
  7. 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  8. 1 small cabbage, cut into wedges
  9. Salt to taste
  10. Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Beef Ribs:
    Place beef ribs in a large pot and pour enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, skimming off any scum as it forms.
  • Simmer the Soup:
    Reduce heat to low. Add onions and peppercorns. Let it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
  • Enhance the Flavor:
    Add beef broth cubes and mix well into the soup.
  • Add Vegetables:
    Add potatoes to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Follow with the cabbage and cook for another 4 minutes.
  • Season to Taste:
    Stir in fish sauce and adjust salt to taste.
  • Serve:
    Turn off the heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice and a patis-calamansi dipping sauce for added flavor.

Notes

  • For additional flavor, you can add corn on the cob or saba bananas (plantains).
  • If desired, swap cabbage with pechay (bok choy) or other leafy greens.
  • Ensure you skim off scum during the initial boil for a clear broth.

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