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Batsoy

About

A hearty Filipino soup from Negros Occidental made with pork offal (typically liver, intestines, and ears) in a savory-sweet broth flavored with soy sauce, star anise, and garlic. The rich, gelatinous texture contrasts with the tender meat. Traditionally eaten as a main dish with rice for lunch or dinner.

Cultural Context

Batsoy originated in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, where it's a beloved comfort food. The name combines 'bat' (from 'batchoy', another Filipino soup) and 'soy' (from soy sauce). It reflects the Chinese-Filipino culinary influence in Negrense cuisine, often served at carinderias (local eateries) and family gatherings.

Ingredients

300 gpork liver(sliced)
300 gpork intestines(cleaned and pre-boiled)
200 gpork ears(sliced)
6 clovesgarlic(minced)
1 largeonion(chopped)
3 tbspsoy sauce
2 podsstar anise
1 tbspbrown sugar
1 tbspfish sauce
1 tspblack pepper
6 cupswater

Method

1) SautΓ© garlic and onions. 2) Add pork offal and sear. 3) Pour soy sauce and water, add star anise. 4) Simmer until meat is tender (1-1.5 hours). 5) Season with sugar, fish sauce,...

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Regional Variations

Iloilo

Uses misua noodles and sometimes includes pork blood

Bacolod

Clearer broth with more pronounced star anise flavor

Dietary

porksoy

Sources

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Claude Tayag β€” Linamnam: Eating One's Way Around the Philippines

2012cookbook
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Marketman β€” Batsoy Recipe

2015article↗ link
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Department of Tourism Region VI β€” Negrense Cuisine

2018institution↗ link

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