Bulalo

INGREDIENTS
1 kilo beef shank (chopped for serving pieces with the bone & marrow)
1 big onion (diced)
4 stalks onion leeks (chopped)
¼ cup dried banana blossom
Pinch of salt & pepper
Water
Patis (fish sauce)
½ cup Soy sauce
2 pieces calamansi
2 pieces hot chili pepper

PROCEDURE
Boil beef shank and throw away the water.
Boil beef shank once again in medium heat for about 2 hours or until beef is
tender and broth is flavorful.
Add water if necessary.
Add the onions, leeks and banana buds.
Season with salt & pepper and patis.
Serve hot with soy sauce, calamansi, and hot chili pepper.