Balbacua Recipe

If you’re a fan of Filipino food, you should know about this unique stew. It’s called balbacua and it’s a delicious recipe that’s a must try for any true Filipino cook! Additionally, read more on this Balbacua Recipe.

Also, this stew is a combination of beef skin, oxtail, and saba bananas simmered in a tomato, peanut butter, and black bean sauce. It’s a dish that captures the bold flavors of Filipino cuisine! Balbacua is a Cebuano recipe that has become popular all over the Visayas region. Its savory taste is the result of its use of collagen-rich parts of beef, including oxtail and skin, knuckles, and other cartilaginous cuts.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into chunks
• 1 lb. oxtail, cut into pieces
• 1 banana blossom, sliced and soaked in water with vinegar
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 2 tbsp. annatto seeds
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and tied in a knot
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup glutinous rice flour
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp. oil

Directions:

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add beef and oxtail and cook until browned.
4. Add water, beef broth, annatto seeds, paprika, black pepper, salt, lemongrass, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
5. Cover and let simmer for 3-4 hours or until the meat is tender.
6. Add banana blossom to the pot and let cook for 5-10 minutes.
7. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, glutinous rice flour, water, and oil until well combined.
8. Add the mixture to the pot and stir until the soup thickens.
9. Serve hot with rice.

Balbacua Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 4 hours | Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Kcal: 481 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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