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Closeup of beef ribs with corn and other vegetables in a clear bowl

Rib Nilaga (Bulalo) Recipe

Bulalo or nilaga is a great choice when it comes to comfort food for cold days or when you are sick. Enjoy it with rice or by itself! This recipe has been adjusted to show that you can choose between using beef or pork ribs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 people
Calories 172 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lbs beef or pork ribs thawed and sliced
  • ½ napa cabbage sliced in chunks
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorn
  • 2 corn on the cob each cob sliced in 4 pieces
  • 2 onions roughly chopped in large pieces
  • 2 medium potatoes cubed
  • 3-4 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 6½ cups water for boiling
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the ribs in cold water several times. Add the water to a pot and bring it to a low simmer. Submerge them in the water and let simmer for 30 minutes skimming scum off the top.
    Tongs placing beef ribs in boiling water
  • Add peppercorn and onions and continue to simmer for 1.5 hours (up to 2 hours). If using raw corn on cob: Add corn and continue to simmer for 30 more minutes.
    Onions and black peppercorns in a pot of water for nilaga
  • Add potatoes and simmer 10 minutes
    Hand placing potato into a pot of broth
  • If using parboiled corn on cob: Add the parboiled corn on cob pieces with the potatoes
    A wooden spoon with a piece of corn on the cob above a pot
  • Add fish sauce, cabbage, and green onions plus the salt and pepper. Then cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove from the stove when finished.
    Mixed vegetables in a pot of bulalo or nilaga

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 1105mgPotassium: 990mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated with the Spoonacular Food API and should be used for informational purposes only.
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