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How to Cook Beef Bulalo Mami

Beef bulalo mami is a comforting Filipino noodle soup made with slow-simmered beef shank, rich bone marrow broth, tender vegetables, and egg noodles served as a complete and hearty meal in one bowl.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 3 minutes
Total Time2 hours 18 minutes
Course: Beef Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: beef bulalo mami, beef recipe, mami recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 477kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 kilo bone in beef shank with bone marrow sliced to serving pieces
  • 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns
  • 1 pc large onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pc medium Chinese cabbage cut into 2 inch lengths
  • 2 whole corn on the cob cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 200 grams dried egg noodles
  • 2 pcs beef bouillon cubes
  • 12 pcs hard-boiled quail eggs
  • sliced spring onions
  • fried garlic for garnishing
  • 1 Tbsp. patis fish sauce (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

How to cook beef bulalo mami:

  • In a medium size pot, saute garlic and onion until fragrant. The add the beef shank and saute until slightly brown.
  • Add water just enough to cover the meat or about 8 cups. Add in the corn and peppercorns. Bring to a boil and remove the scum floating on the broth.
  • Lower the heat and simmer until the meat and tendons are tender for about 2 to 3 hours. Add more water if necessary.
  • Then add in the bouillon cubes, patis (if desired) and egg noodles. Cook for another 2 minutes. Next add in the Chinese cabbage and cover then simmer for 1 minute more. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • To serve in individual bowls: divide the noodles in serving bowls, add one serving of beef shank, corn and cabbage. Pour some beef broth, add hard boiled quail eggs then garnish with spring onions and fried garlic. Serve hot.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

Take Time with the Simmer

Beef bulalo mami tastes best when the beef shank is cooked slowly over low heat. This allows the tendons and marrow to soften properly and release flavor into the broth. Rushing this step will give you tough meat and a thin-tasting soup.

Skim the Broth for a Cleaner Flavor

As the soup boils, impurities will rise to the surface and form scum. Removing this early keeps the broth clear and prevents a bitter aftertaste. This small step makes beef bulalo mami look more appetizing and taste cleaner.

Add Noodles and Vegetables at the End

Egg noodles cook very quickly and can turn mushy if added too early. Putting them in near the end helps them stay springy and absorb just enough broth. The same timing applies to cabbage so it stays tender but not overcooked.