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Tapay Soup Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb. beef tapay, sliced thinly
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup malunggay leaves
- 1 tbsp. fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- None

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add the sliced beef tapay and cook until browned.
3. Add the chopped tomato and cook until soft.
4. Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
5. Add the malunggay leaves and fish sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- None
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 20g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Beef tapay can be substituted with beef sirloin or beef chuck.
- Malunggay leaves can be substituted with spinach or kangkong.

Variations:
- Add sliced carrots and potatoes for a heartier soup.
- Use chicken instead of beef for a lighter soup.

Tips and tricks:
- To make the soup more flavorful, use homemade beef broth instead of water.
- For a creamier soup, add a cup of coconut milk.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat soup in a pot over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the soup in a bowl with a sprinkle of chopped green onions on top.

Garnishes:
- Chopped green onions or cilantro

Pairings:
- Serve with rice or crusty bread.

Suggested side dishes:
- Grilled vegetables or a side salad.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too salty, add more water to dilute the saltiness.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the beef tapay thoroughly to avoid foodborne illnesses.

Food history:
- Tapay is a traditional Filipino method of preserving meat by air-drying it in a mixture of salt and spices.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory, salty, and slightly tangy.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish or as a starter soup.

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Region: Thai

Taste: Spicy, Sour, Savory, Tangy, Herbal