Paksiw na Baka

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop onion, garlic and ginger.
  2. 2Chop onion, garlic and ginger.
  3. 3Chop onion, garlic and ginger.
  4. 4Dice the beef and separate the fatty parts.
  5. 5Dice the beef and separate the fatty parts.
  6. 6Dice the beef and separate the fatty parts.
  7. 7Render the beef fat in a pot until it releases oil.
  8. 8Render the beef fat in a pot until it releases oil.
  9. 9Render the beef fat in a pot until it releases oil.
  10. 10Sauté the garlic, ginger, and onion in the rendered beef fat.
  11. 11Sauté the garlic, ginger, and onion in the rendered beef fat.
  12. 12Sauté the garlic, ginger, and onion in the rendered beef fat.
  13. 13Add the rest of the beef to the pot.
  14. 14Add the rest of the beef to the pot.
  15. 15Add the rest of the beef to the pot.
  16. 16Season with salt and pepper.
  17. 17Season with salt and pepper.
  18. 18Season with salt and pepper.
  19. 19Sauté until the beef is slightly browned.
  20. 20Sauté until the beef is slightly browned.
  21. 21Sauté until the beef is slightly browned.
  22. 22Add hot water to the pot.
  23. 23Add hot water to the pot.
  24. 24Add hot water to the pot.
  25. 25Bring to a boil.
  26. 26Bring to a boil.
  27. 27Bring to a boil.
  28. 28Add lemongrass.
  29. 29Add lemongrass.
  30. 30Add lemongrass.
  31. 31After 20 minutes, remove the lemongrass.
  32. 32After 20 minutes, remove the lemongrass.
  33. 33After 20 minutes, remove the lemongrass.
  34. 34Let it boil until the beef is tender.
  35. 35Let it boil until the beef is tender.
  36. 36Let it boil until the beef is tender.
  37. 37Add vinegar.
  38. 38Add vinegar.
  39. 39Add vinegar.
  40. 40Add siling haba (green chili).
  41. 41Add siling haba (green chili).
  42. 42Add siling haba (green chili).
  43. 43Add more vinegar if needed for taste.
  44. 44Add more vinegar if needed for taste.
  45. 45Add more vinegar if needed for taste.
  46. 46Season with fish sauce and pepper to taste.
  47. 47Season with fish sauce and pepper to taste.
  48. 48Season with fish sauce and pepper to taste.
  49. 49Let it simmer a bit more until flavors come together.
  50. 50Let it simmer a bit more until flavors come together.
  51. 51Let it simmer a bit more until flavors come together.
  52. 52Finish with chopped spring onions on top.
  53. 53Finish with chopped spring onions on top.
  54. 54Finish with chopped spring onions on top.

Ingredients

  • Onion
  • Onion
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Ginger
  • Ginger
  • Beef
  • Beef
  • Beef
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Hot water
  • Hot water
  • Hot water
  • Lemongrass
  • Lemongrass
  • Lemongrass
  • Vinegar
  • Vinegar
  • Vinegar
  • Siling Haba (Green chili)
  • Siling Haba (Green chili)
  • Siling Haba (Green chili)
  • Fish Sauce
  • Fish Sauce
  • Fish Sauce
  • Spring Onions
  • Spring Onions
  • Spring Onions

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifePotLadle

Tips

  • Try adding more vinegar if the sourness is not enough.
  • The cook suggests trying this version of Paksiw na Baka as it is a favorite and delicious.
  • The cook remembers eating this dish often in Naga when she was in college, as there was a place near the terminal that served it.