How to Make Bopis - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bopis is a popular Filipino dish made from minced pork lungs and heart, simmered in a spicy tomato-based sauce. The word Bopis is derived from the Spanish word "bopiz" which means "spicy" or "pungent", reflecting the fiery flavor of this dish. It is often enjoyed as a main dish or as a pulutan (appetizer) during social gatherings and drinking sessions.

In the Philippines, Bopis is considered a delicacy and is often served in local eateries and restaurants. It has a unique and distinct...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound pork liver
  • ½ pound pork lung
  • ½ pound pork heart, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place the pork liver and the pork lung in two separate pots and cover with water. Bring each pot to a boil; cook at a boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain both and allow to cool before chopping into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • Combine the liver, lung, and heart in a large pot over medium heat; add the bay leaves, vinegar, and water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the mixture and simmer 5 minutes. Pour the pork liver mixture from the pot into the saucepan; cook and stir together for 5 minutes more. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    129 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 171mg
    • Sodium: 47mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 202mg