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Batsui (Kapampangan Batchoy Soup)

BY :Bebs | Published: 05/27/ 2019 | Updated:10/27/ 2019 | 9 Comments

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Batsui or the Kapampangan Batchoy Soup is a hearty soup made from pork meat, kidney, and spleen cooked in ginger broth and flavored with chili leaves.

Kapampangan Batchoy Soup

 

This is another soup from my childhood that is forever carved in my heart. My Mama used to cook this often while we were still small kids. It has been a while since she made this special soup so I thought I would refresh all our memories and make it for the family.

I have been having a difficult time translating the ingredients my Mama gave me. The truth is, she was the one who bought the meat and innards from the local wet market at the same time I made Kilayin. I asked her the favor of getting them for me because if left to my own devices, I am afraid I will get the wrong parts or mix them up.

Lean pork, kidney and spleen

When I asked her which is which, she told me that the long red pieces (at the bottom in the above photo) that look similar to the liver are the "Kundilat". When I looked it up, it refers to: pancreas.

But I am pretty sure it looks a lot like the pork spleen when I searched for the images online. To make my state of confusion worse, most Chinese recipes I found on the internet also call it pork pancreas. So does a video of a renowned Kapampangan cook, Mrs. Wong-Galang.

Simple Kapampangan Batchoy

So I asked Armin to help me figure it out and the solution we had was to check it in German. What we found out is that the pork spleen translates to 'Schwein Milz' in German. That alone convinced me that what I have was indeed the spleen and not pancreas. Because the other name for pork spleen in US markets is 'pork melts'.  And the images matched too. But if you are in Pampanga market, just ask for "Kundilat" as known to the local butchers.

Kapampangan Batchoy Soup in a bowl

To make things clear, this is not the same as La Paz Batcho. The one that originated from La Paz, Iloilo that has egg noodles in it called Miki. Also different from the Batchoy Tagalog that has pork blood curd and miswa noodles.

It is actually very similar to how you cook Tinola because it also uses ginger and chili leaves. The only difference is the meat we used. But believe me, they taste very different.

Kapampangan Batchoy Soup with lean pork, kidney and spleen in ginger broth

Batchoy Soup in a bowl with pork meat, kidney and spleen
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Batsui (Kapampangan Batchoy Soup)

5 from 4 votes
Batsui or the Kapampangan Batchoy Soup is a hearty soup made from pork meat, kidney, and spleen cooked in ginger broth and flavored with chili leaves.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Course :Soup
Servings =6
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2-3 thumbs ginger - cut into strips
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 250 grams lean pork (lomo or pigue/ham) - cut into small pieces
  • 75 grams pork kidney - cut into small strips
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 7 cups water
  • 250 grams pork spleen/melts (kundilat or lapay) - cut into small pieces
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup chili leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a pot, saute ginger, garlic, and onion in oil over medium heat until limp and aromatic.
  • Add lean pork and kidney then pour in fish sauce. Let it cook for 5 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and has absorbed some of the fish sauce. 
  • Add water and bring to boil. Cover the pot with the lid and lower the heat to low. Let it simmer until the lean pork becomes tender, about 30-40 minutes.
  • Add the pork spleen and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with ground pepper and add the chili leaves 2-3 minutes before turning off the heat.
  • Ladle to serving bowls and serve with steaming hot rice.

Notes

If you have difficulty finding pork spleen and kidney, just use liver in an equal amount to the lean pork meat. Not as authentic and tasty as the original recipe but it would also be good.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 795mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 0gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 9045IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10.8mg
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  1. Raechel says

    May 15, 2022 at 2:27 am

    5 stars
    I grew up with my grandparents until I was 14 in Betis Pampanga. I vaguely remember eating this back then and I remember, it was one of the best kapampangan dishes. Now in California, it is hard to find dishes that resembles my childhood taste memories. So I searched and searched and tried different recipes (since I didn't know how to cook this) and finally, I stumbled upon this amazing page and followed (and maybe added my grandmas touch/ingredients) to this recipe.. This is the best Batsui recipe and it brings so much memories.. THANK YOU!!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      June 11, 2022 at 11:53 pm

      Aaaw...that is one touching story, Raechel and I feel honored that our recipes bring you good memories from your childhood and your grandparents..🙂

      Reply
  2. Ben says

    February 20, 2022 at 11:30 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Bebs! This is also my fave childhood food! So happy to have found this here in your blog! I really appreciate your posts as we just relocated to Berlin. Haven't explored the wet markets here. I am inspired that I can still cook Pinoy food here in Germany also with the help of your posts! I always use your no-fail recipes to cook and bake and they are the best I have tried!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      February 22, 2022 at 4:19 pm

      Hi Ben, hope you are settling in well in Berlin. It is a nice city. Glad you like our recipes and that it inspires you to cook.

      Reply
  3. Reynaldo ibanez says

    June 11, 2021 at 10:56 am

    5 stars
    Ang sarap sa mata kapag nanunuod ako ng inyong mga linoluto kaya gusto kopang ma toto

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      June 12, 2021 at 6:10 pm

      Nakakatuwa naman po. Marami pa po tayong gagawin at sana mo magustohan nyo rin.

      Reply
  4. Karen says

    November 04, 2020 at 11:47 am

    Capampangan batsui does have misua but very, very sparingly, just like a thickener. It should not be the prevalent ingredient. Also some pig's brain and coagulated, then cubed blood.

    Reply
  5. Eden Manaloto says

    June 30, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    5 stars
    You make it look so easy & so good! Happy cooking!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 01, 2019 at 10:05 am

      Thank you, Tita. I will make this for you on your next visit.

      Reply

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