Low Sodium Batchoy

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Filipino cuisine with this Low Sodium Batchoy, a healthier twist on the beloved classic. This hearty noodle soup is packed with tender pork belly, rich pork liver, and a deeply flavorful broth simmered from beef bones, garlic, onion, ginger, and aromatic spices like black peppercorns and bay leaves. Low sodium soy sauce and a salt substitute are used to maintain its signature umami taste while keeping it heart-friendly. Served over rice noodles and garnished with crushed chicharrones, fresh green onions, and halved boiled eggs, this dish balances rich textures with vibrant toppings. Perfect for sharing, this reduced-sodium Batchoy is a delicious way to enjoy Filipino comfort food without compromising on flavor. Whether for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe is sure to satisfy.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Pork belly
• 200 grams Pork liver
• 300 grams Beef bones
• 5 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 1 inch Ginger, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
• 2 pieces Bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Patis (Filipino fish sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 300 grams Rice noodles
• 1 cup Chicharrones, crushed
• 4 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 4 pieces Boiled eggs, halved
• 2 teaspoons Salt substitute
• 8 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork belly and liver into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a large pot, add the beef bones and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat and add garlic, onion, ginger, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Simmer for 45 minutes to extract the flavors.

Step 4

Remove the bones from the broth and add the pork belly pieces. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until the pork belly is tender.

Step 5

Add the pork liver and simmer for another 15 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the fish sauce, patis, low sodium soy sauce, and salt substitute. Adjust to your taste preference.

Step 7

In a separate pot, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 8

To serve, divide the rice noodles into bowls. Ladle the soup with meat over the noodles.

Step 9

Top each bowl with crushed chicharrones, green onions, and half a boiled egg.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your low sodium Batchoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3770.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5454.7

Total Fat 408.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 153.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1598.1mg	0%
Sodium 8696.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 7.3g
Protein 296.8g	0%

Vitamin D 142IU	0%
Calcium 547.0mg	0%
Iron 61.5mg	0%
Potassium 10670.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.4%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 8.1%