Pakdol

Ingredients for Pakdol

• 2 kg beef or carabao shank with marrow bones
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1 tbsp whole peppercorns
• 1 tbsp salt, plus more to taste
• 3 corn cobs, cut into pieces
• 5 saba bananas, halved
• 1/2 head cabbage, cut into wedges
• 1 bunch pechay or mustasa, optional
• Water, enough to cover
• Spring onions, for garnish

How to cook Pakdol

1. 1.Cover shank and marrow bones with water, bring to a boil, discard the water, and rinse the meat.
2. 2.Return meat to the pot with fresh water, onion, peppercorns, and salt. Simmer gently 2 1/2 hours until tender.
3. 3.Add corn and cook 10 minutes.
4. 4.Add saba bananas and cook 10 to 12 minutes until just tender.
5. 5.Add cabbage and pechay or mustasa; simmer 5 minutes. Adjust salt, garnish with spring onions, and serve hot.