Soup Number 5
An exotic soup composed of the bull's sex organs, this Filipino recipe is said to have aphrodisiac effects.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Ox bat and balls
- 2 bunches lemongrass
- 1 set sibot herb mix
- 3 pieces Thai chili pepper optional
- 3 tablespoons green onion chopped
- 3 thumbs ginger julienne
- 2 pieces onions sliced
- 8 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
- 12 cups water
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons granulated white sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce patis
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Boil 6 cups water in a cooking pot.
- Put Ox bat and balls. Continue to boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the cooking pot and wash with running water. Discard the water.
- Pour 6 cups water in a cooking pot. Let boil. Add sibot herb mix and lemongrass. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add bat and balls into the pot. Continue to cook for 3 to 4 hours or until tender. Note: you can use a pressure cooker to tenderize it quickly. Add water as needed.
- Remove the meat from the pot. Let it cool down and then slice into smaller pieces. Filter the liquid using a kitchen sieve to separate the solid ingredients. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a cooking pot. Saute garlic, onion, and ginger until garlic browns and onion softens.
- Add the sliced bat and balls and chopped Thai chili. Saute for 2 minutes.
- Pour the filtered liquid and add beef broth. Let boil. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Season with fish sauce and ground black pepper and add sugar. Cook for 5 minutes more.
- Make the soup thicker by pouring a mixture composed of cornstarch and water. Stir.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.
- Share and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1131mg | Potassium: 501mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3.5mg