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Soup Number 5

Soup Number 5

An exotic soup composed of the bull's sex organs, this Filipino recipe is said to have aphrodisiac effects.

⏱ Prep: 20 min ⏱ Cook: 30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 large bs. Ox bat and balls
  • 2 bunch es lemongrass
  • 1 set sibot herb mix
  • 3 piece Thai chili pepper (optional)
  • 3 tbsp green onion (chopped)
  • 3 thumbs ginger (julienne)
  • 2 piece onions (sliced)
  • 8 clove garlic (crushed and chopped)
  • 12 cup water
  • 2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp granulated white sugar
  • 1.12 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce (patis)
  • 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Boil 6 cups water in a cooking pot.

  2. 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.

  3. Pour 6 cups water in a cooking pot. Let boil. Add sibot herb mix and lemongrass. Cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Heat oil in a cooking pot. Saute garlic, onion, and ginger until garlic browns and onion softens.

  7. Add the sliced bat and balls and chopped Thai chili. Saute for 2 minutes.

  8. Pour the filtered liquid and add beef broth. Let boil. Cook for 20 minutes.

  9. Season with fish sauce and ground black pepper and add sugar. Cook for 5 minutes more.

  10. Make the soup thicker by pouring a mixture composed of cornstarch and water. Stir.

  11. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.

  12. Share and enjoy!