Nilagang Baboy
Nilagang Baboy is a comforting Filipino pork soup, beloved for its simplicity and heartwarming flavors. This dish features tender pork belly simmered with a medley of fresh vegetables like potatoes, carrots, green beans, and cabbage in a light, savory broth seasoned with fish sauce and spiced with whole peppercorns. Perfect for family dinners, this classic recipe is easy to prepare yet incredibly satisfying, making it a go-to for both beginners and seasoned cooks. Served piping hot and garnished with spring onions, Nilagang Baboy is best paired with steamed rice to soak up the rich flavors. Whether you're looking for comfort food or a wholesome meal packed with nutrients, this traditional Filipino recipe is sure to delight. Keywords: Nilagang Baboy recipe, Filipino pork soup, easy Filipino comfort food, pork belly stew, hearty vegetable soup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly
- 10 cups water
- 1 large, peeled and quartered onion
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 medium, peeled and quartered potatoes
- 2 medium, peeled and sliced carrots
- 1 cup, ends trimmed green beans
- 1 small head, quartered cabbage
- 1 to taste salt
- 2 stalks, chopped for garnish spring onions
Instructions
Start by preparing the pork belly: rinse it under cold water, and cut into 2-inch cubes.
In a large pot, combine the pork belly pieces and 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce to medium heat. Skim off any foam or scum that rises to the top of the pot using a spoon.
Add the quartered onion, whole peppercorns, and fish sauce. Stir gently.
Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the pork is tender.
After the pork has softened, add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 10-12 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Once the potatoes and carrots are cooked, add the green beans and cabbage. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until all vegetables are tender and cooked through.
Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt, if necessary.
Turn off the heat and let the nilagang baboy sit for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions. Enjoy your flavorful and hearty Nilagang Baboy with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 482.4 g | 618% | |
| Saturated Fat | 175.5 g | 878% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 653 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 5938 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 103.1 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 460 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 4482 mg | 95% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
