🍲 Traditional Beef Papaitan Soup 🍋 "The perfect dish to bring adventurous flavors right to your dining table!" 🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️ - 1/2 kilo beef kidney, cubed - 1 beef broth cube - 1/2 kilo beef tripe, cleaned - 8 cups water - 2-3 tablespoons calamansi juice or lemon juice - Salt and pepper to taste - 5 cloves garlic, crushed - 3 long green peppers, sliced - 1/4 kilo beef liver, cubed - 1/2 kilo beef small intestine, cleaned - 1/2 kilo beef heart, cubed - 3 thumbs ginger - 3 tablespoons cooking oil - 1 onion, chopped - Beef bile (amount adjusted to taste) 🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳 1. Start by thoroughly washing the beef tripe and small intestine. Boil them with ginger and dried bay leaves for 45 minutes, then remove. Let them cool, and slice into bite-sized pieces. 2. Heat cooking oil in a pan and sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until the onion turns soft and fragrant. 3. Add the beef heart and kidney to the pan. Stir and cook until they turn light brown. Toss in the tripe and small intestines, cooking for another 2 minutes. 4. Pour in 8 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the beef heart and kidney become tender. 5. Stir in the beef liver and some bile for that signature bitterness. Cook for another 15 minutes over medium heat. 6. Add the beef broth cube and calamansi juice. Then, toss in the sliced long green peppers and season with salt and pepper. Stir well and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes. 7. Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy the rich, bold flavors. 🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎 Per Serving (approximately): - Calories: 375 - Protein: 32g - Carbohydrates: 4g - Fat: 21g - Fiber: 1g - Sodium: 550mg 💡 Tips and Tricks 💡 - For a more balanced bitterness, add the bile in small amounts and taste as you go. - You can use lemon juice if calamansi is not available. - Clean the innards meticulously to ensure the best flavor and texture. - Serve with freshly cooked jasmine or garlic rice for the ultimate Filipino meal experience. ⏳ Preparation time 🍰 Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes | Servings: 6