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Gokong Halo

Gokong Halo is a deeply simmered pork and chicken soup scented with ginger and sibut herbs.

2 hours 50 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Gokong Halo

  • 1 kg pork hock or leg, chopped into chunks
  • 500 g chicken wings or thighs
  • 1 small sea cucumber, soaked and sliced, optional
  • 8 cups water or light bone broth
  • 1 medium daikon (labanos), peeled and sliced
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 slices fresh ginger
  • 1 sibut herbal pack
  • Salt, to taste
  • White pepper, to taste
  • Spring onions, chopped, for garnish

How to cook Gokong Halo

  1. 1.Boil pork and chicken for 5 minutes to remove impurities; drain and rinse well.
  2. 2.Place pork, onion, garlic, ginger, and water or broth in a clean large pot; bring to a boil.
  3. 3.Add daikon, sibut pack, and optional sea cucumber. Reduce to a gentle, uncovered simmer.
  4. 4.Simmer about 2 hours, skimming as needed, until broth is lightly reduced and golden brown.
  5. 5.Add chicken and simmer 30 minutes more, until pork is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  6. 6.Season with salt and white pepper, discard sibut, garnish with spring onions, and serve hot.
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