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Nilagang Pata

Boiled pork hock soup with corn and bok choy
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: nilaga, pata recipe, pork nilaga
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1603kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. pork hock
  • 1 Knorr Pork Cube
  • 3 potatoes quartered
  • 2 ears sweet corn
  • ½ head cabbage
  • 2 bunches baby bok choy
  • ½ lb. long green beans
  • 2 onions quartered
  • 2 teaspoons whole peppercorn
  • 8 cups water
  • Fish sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Clean the pork hocks thoroughly. Set aside.
  • Pour the water into a large cooking pot. Let it boil.
  • Add the pork hocks. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Skim-off the scums from the surface and then add Knorr Pork cube, onion and whole peppercorn. Cover, adjust the heat to the lowest setting. Simmer until the pork tenderizes completely. Note: this can take between 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Adjust the heat between low and medium setting. Add the corn and potatoes. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the long green beans, bok choy, and cabbage. Continue boiling for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Season with fish sauce. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve hot with rice.
  • Share and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 1603kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 132g | Fat: 105g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 47g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 495mg | Sodium: 1430mg | Potassium: 2211mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 622IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 9mg