Ulam for lunch, pulutan (beerchow) later. That’s Bopis.
It is a quintessential Filipino dish that packs a flavorful punch. This savory concoction is made from minced pig’s lungs and heart, cooked with a medley of onions, garlic, chili peppers, and vinegar. Now, this is not a menu staple because my daughters Purple and Periwinkle are not so fond of offals with sauces. They like fried ones like – Chicharon Bulaklak and Marinated Fried Pork Intestines.
I just cooked Bopis today because of Daddydoodledoo‘s request. And success naman sya because he liked it! And YES! It became his pulutan talaga later.
Bopis Beyond the Basics
While the traditional recipe calls for pig’s lungs and heart, variations of bopis have emerged over the years. Some people opt for beef instead of pork, while others experiment with different combinations of vegetables. I also someone make Chicken Bopis wherein they used balun-balunan and chicken hearts. The key to creating this delicious dish really lies in the careful selection of fresh ingredients and the skillful blending of flavors.
Have you tried cooking this dish before? What’s your favorite way to enjoy it?
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Ingredients
- 500g chopped boiled pork lung and heart
- 3 tbsp annato oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp liquid sseasoning
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 carrot, chopped into small pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
- 1 chili pepper, chopped (optional)
- fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a deep pan, heat annato oil. If you don’t have annato oil, just sauté annato seeds in oil for a minute.
- Add garlic and onions and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chopped pork lungs and heart and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the bayleaf, liquid seasoning, soy sauce, and water. Mix well.
- Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add more water if needed.
- Add the carrots and bell pepper. Mix well. Bring to a simmer.
- Pour in vinegar and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add the chili pepper, if using.
- Season with patis and ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve with steamed rice.
One Response
One of the best Filipino food . This is so delicious. I love to try this yummy recipe of yours Mommy Peach
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