Batsoy

Batsoy -

Batsoy is almost similar to Dinuguan (Pork blood stew) but Batsoy has no vinegar, more water added and has celery slices that gives additional flavor to it.

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs pork belly cut into strips
1/2 cup pork liver (optional)
1 thumb size ginger, strips
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, sliced
10 oz pork blood
3 1/2 cups water
1 pork cube
2 tbsp fish sauce
cooking oil
salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Heat cooking oil in a pan or wok. Saute ginger, garlic & onion.
Add the pork. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the pork becomes tender.
Add the fish sauce and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the water and pork cube. Bring to a boil.
Add the pork blood. Stir occasionally while simmering.
Add the sliced celery and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve with hot steamed white rice. Enjoy!