Traditional Batangas Lomi Recipe

 Here's a traditional Batangas Lomi recipe — thick, hearty, and perfect for a comforting Filipino meal. Batangas Lomi is known for its thick soup, rich meat toppings, and simple, bold flavors.

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🍜 Batangas Lomi Recipe (Good for 4 servings)

Ingredients:

For the broth & noodles:

• 500g fresh lomi noodles (egg noodles)

• 1 liter water (or more as needed)

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon oil

• 250g pork belly or pork shoulder, sliced thinly

• 100g pork liver, sliced thinly (optional but traditional)

• 1 piece chicken cube or pork bouillon (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

For thickening:

• 1/2 cup cornstarch dissolved in 1 cup water (adjust for thickness)

Optional toppings (highly recommended for authentic Batangas style):

• Kikiam, fried and sliced

• Fish balls or squid balls

• Chicharon (crushed)

• Boiled egg, sliced

• Hard-boiled quail eggs

• Fried garlic

• Spring onions, chopped

• Calamansi or vinegar with chili (on the side)

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Sauté aromatics and meat:

   • In a pot, heat oil and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.

   • Add pork belly and cook until lightly browned.

   • Add pork liver (if using), and cook for 2–3 minutes.

2. Make the broth:

   • Add water and bring to a boil.

   • Add soy sauce, fish sauce, bouillon (if using), salt, and pepper.

   • Simmer for about 15–20 minutes, or until meat is tender.

3. Add noodles:

   • Add fresh lomi noodles and simmer for 5–7 minutes until noodles are soft.

4. Thicken the soup:

   • Stir in the cornstarch slurry slowly while mixing to avoid lumps.

   • Simmer until the soup thickens to your desired consistency.

5. Add toppings:

   • Add kikiam, fish balls, quail eggs, and any other toppings.

   • Simmer another 2–3 minutes.

6. Serve:

   • Pour into bowls and top with chopped spring onions, chicharon, fried garlic.

   • Serve with calamansi or spiced vinegar on the side.

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🔥 Tips:

• Adjust the thickness of the soup by varying the amount of cornstarch slurry.

• Authentic Batangas Lomi is often very thick — almost like gravy.

• Serve with toasted bread or pandesal if you want a full meal.