Balbacua, SIMPOL!

Balbacua is a popular ox trotter, tail and tendon stew in the Visayas that combines Western and Eastern ingredients in one dish. Some suspect that its origin is the Mexican barbacoa.

INGREDIENTS:

Set A:
1 ½ kilograms beef trotters or tail
10 cups water or as needed
2 tablespoons salt
¼ cup annatto oil

Set B:
1 head garlic, minced
2 pieces onions, chopped
1 piece large ginger, smashed
4 tablespoons black beans
3/4 cup Filipino Style Tomato Sauce

Set C:
1 small can pineapple chunks
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 pieces red bell peppers, cut into strips
1 bunch leeks, cut into 1-inch lengths, leave green part for later
4 pieces finger chilies, cut diagonally
1 pack seasoning granules
4 tablespoons fish sauce

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