This healthy bulalo recipe is a hearty plant-based version of the classic Filipino soup featuring a flavorful broth and a mix of vegetables. It’s a comforting dish anytime, anywhere!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 165kcal
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Ingredients
½poundshiitake mushroomsfresh
1-2king oyster mushrooms
2red onionspeeled and quartered
1-2saging sabaplantains, quartered
2teaspoonsblack peppercorns
1lemongrass stalktrimmed and bruised
⅛cupvegan patisfish sauce
1sweet corn cobsliced into 3-6 ribs
4ounceschayotepeeled and sliced
6cupsvegetable broth
¼head cabbagesliced
2stalksonion leekschopped
2teaspoonschopped red chilies
saltto taste
Instructions
Prepare the Base:
In a pot, combine the sliced red onion, black peppercorns, saging saba, lemongrass, vegan patis, sliced corn, chayote, and vegetable broth.
Simmer the Base:
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the Mushrooms:
Add the shiitake and king oyster mushrooms to the pot. Continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
Add the Greens:
Stir in the cabbage slices and onion leeks. Let the soup simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Season and Garnish:
Season with salt to taste. Sprinkle with chopped red chilies for a hint of spice.
Serve:
Serve hot with jasmine rice or brown rice on the side.