INGREDIENTS:
1.
batchoy which
consists of pork lomo,lapay and bato (pork tenderloin, spleen and kidneys),
thinly sliced then cut into thin strips
2.
200 g. of pork liver,
thinly sliced and cut into thin strips
3.
1 large onion, finely
sliced
4.
6 cloves of garlic,
finely minced
5.
2 thumb-sized pieces
of ginger, peeled and julienned
6.
3 to 4 finger chilis,
each cut into two pieces
7.
2 to 3 c. of broth,
preferably homemade
8.
2 c. of fresh pork
blood
9.
about 3 tbsps. of
cooking oil
10.
patis (fish sauce),
to taste
11.
ground black pepper
(optional)
12.
a large handful of
sili (chili) leaves, stems discarded
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat the cooking oil in a pot. Saute the ginger until
fragrant. Add the pork tenderloin, spleen and kidney. Cook until the meat
changes color. Add the garlic and onion. Continue sauteing until the onion
slices appear translucent.
Pour in the broth. Season with fish sauce. Bring to the
boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes.
Add the pork liver. Pour in the pork blood. Bring to the
boil. Add more fish sauce, if needed. If using pepper, add it now. Lower the
heat, cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Turn off the heat. Add the sili leaves, pressing them
down into the broth. Cover and leave to wilt the leaves for a few minutes.
Serve the batchoy soup hot.
