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Paklay

Paklay is a stew featuring a mix of pig and cow innards, popular in the southern regions of the Philippines. It is commonly enjoyed as a main dish or served as pulutan, a type of food to accompany drinks.

Prep Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 5811 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bamboo shoots julienned
  • 1 lb. pig liver sliced into thin strips
  • 20 oz pineapple chunks
  • 5 pieces dried bay leaves
  • 1/2 lb. pig kidney cleaned
  • 1/2 lb. pig heart
  • 1 lb. ox tripe
  • 1/2 lb. pig stomach
  • 1 piece red onion minced
  • 1 head garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons annatto powder
  • 2 thumbs ginger minced
  • 1 piece red bell pepper julienned
  • 1 piece beef cube or 2 teaspoons beef powder
  • 2 cups water for cooking
  • 5 cups water for boiling
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Boil 5 cups of water in a large cooking pot.
  2. Once the water starts to boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt, pig stomach, and ox tripe. Boil over medium heat for 60 minutes.
  3. Add the kidney and heart. Continue to boil for another 60 minutes or until all the innards are tender. Discard the water and let the innards cool down. Chop the innards and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the cooking oil in a large clean pot.
  5. Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until the onion becomes soft.
  6. Add the chopped innards, bay leaves, and liver. Cook for 3 minutes.
  7. Add the pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and beef cube.
  8. Pour in 2 cups of water and add the annatto powder. Stir and let it boil.
  9. Add the bamboo shoots, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Add more water if needed.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  12. Serve, share, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Bamboo shoots (labong) are highly nutritious, offering benefits such as being low in calories while providing essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C, and E, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron, which support overall health. They are also rich in dietary fiber for improved digestion and antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation.

Nutrition Information

Calories 5811kcal (291%) Carbohydrates 136g (45%) Protein 188g (376%) Fat 503g (774%) Saturated Fat 254g (1270%) Polyunsaturated Fat 24g Monounsaturated Fat 180g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 2769mg (923%) Sodium 1092mg (46%) Potassium 4070mg (116%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 94g (188%) Vitamin A 84157IU (1683%) Vitamin C 251mg (279%) Calcium 313mg (31%) Iron 49mg (272%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 5811

% Daily Value*

Calories 5811kcal 291%
Carbohydrates 136g 45%
Protein 188g 376%
Fat 503g 774%
Saturated Fat 254g 1270%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24g 141%
Monounsaturated Fat 180g 900%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 2769mg 923%
Sodium 1092mg 46%
Potassium 4070mg 87%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 94g 188%
Vitamin A 84157IU 1683%
Vitamin C 251mg 279%
Calcium 313mg 31%
Iron 49mg 272%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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