Set for Five

Chapter V · Deep broths·Filipino

Bulalo-style shank pot

brothy, fall-apart, clean. pepper-bone. 5 servings.

6-qt Instant Pot inner pot + fridge space overnight

High Pressure 50 min · Full Natural Release

Cut

  • 2.5 lb (1.1 kg)·cross-cut beef shank
  • 1 (250 g)·onion, halves
  • 2 ears (400 g)·corn, 2-in (5 cm) rounds
  • 2 (400 g)·potatoes, large chunks

Sauce

  • 2 Tbs (30 mL)·fish sauce
  • 5 cups (1.2 L)·water

Layer

  • 1 tsp (3 g)·whole black peppercorns

Pressure

High Pressure 50 min

Release

Full natural release, about 35 min

Full NR extracts the marrow-silk. Same shank as the Taiwanese noodle broth, a clear pepper soup instead of a spicy soy one.

Next pot

Same pantry, different taste

Similar ingredients, another texture or cuisine — so the next delay start does not taste like last night.