WHAT IS BULALO? Bulalo is a light colored soup that is enriched as it is cooked with potatoes, beef shank and bone marrow for a few hours, until a large part of the collagen and fat have melted in this clear broth. Seasonings vary from chef to chef. Some will put a lot of black pepper, while others will use patis, bay leaves or garlic. Bulalo is a simple stew, traditionally prepared in a large cauldron with several vegetable options. These vegetables may include corn, chayote, baby bok choy, Chinese cabbage (pechay), green beans, carrots, but also plantain, onions, and ginger. This recipe is using bok choy, pechay and corn with a touch of ginger.