FILIPINO RECIPE ~ BALUT WITH SOUP ~
Relish the unique flavor of balut in a mouth-watering clear stock.
PINOY BALUT WITH SOUP INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped kinchay
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
6 pieces cooked balut
6-7 cups of chicken or beef stock, clarified and strained
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. red wine (optional)
Chopped kinchy, for topping
Croutons, for topping
PINOY BALUT WITH SOUP PROCEDURE
- In a pot, heat the butter the saute the celery, onions, kinchay, and carrots. Meanwhile, carefully peel the balut while collecting the broth. Cut the balut into quarters.
- When the vegetables are tender, add the balut. Pour in the soup stock and reserved balut broth.
- Bring to a boil then season to taste. To perk up the taste of the consomme, you can add a tablespoon of red wine.
- Serve the soup hot and topped with chopped kinchay and croutons.
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