Miswa with Meatballs – Tipid Sopas na May Gulay at Sarap


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What is Miswa with Meatballs?

Miswa with Meatballs is a comforting Filipino soup made with thin wheat noodles (miswa), homemade pork meatballs, and patola simmered in a light but flavorful broth. Madalas itong niluluto sa bahay kapag gusto ng mabilis, mainit, at tipid na ulam. Simple lang ang ingredients, pero very satisfying lalo na kapag bagong luto at umaaso pa ang sabaw.

Why Masarap?

Masarap ang Miswa with Meatballs dahil balanse ang lasa—malinamnam ang sabaw, juicy ang meatballs, at light ang noodles. The patola adds a subtle sweetness and freshness, while garlic, onion, and patis give depth to the broth. Dahil mabilis maluto ang miswa, everything comes together in one pot without losing flavor.

Best Enjoyed For

Miswa with Meatballs is best enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a midnight meal, lalo na kapag maulan o malamig ang panahon.

Miswa with Meatballs

Ingredients

For the Soup

  • 3 ounces miswa
  • 1 Knorr Pork Cube
  • 1 medium patola, sliced
  • ½ cup scallions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons patis (fish sauce)
  • 6–8 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 1 medium yellow onion, minced
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

How to Cook Miswa with Meatballs

  1. In a bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix until well blended.
  2. Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of the mixture and shape into balls. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Pan-fry the meatballs until lightly browned on the outside.
    • Tip: No need to fully cook them yet—they will finish cooking in the soup.
  4. Remove meatballs and set aside.
  5. Using the same pot, sauté garlic until golden, then add onions and cook until soft.
  6. Pour in water and bring to a boil.
  7. Add the meatballs back into the pot along with the pork cube.
  8. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes to fully cook the meatballs and develop flavor.
  9. Add patola and miswa. Cover and cook for 3–5 minutes only until noodles soften.
  10. Season with patis and ground black pepper.
  11. Add scallions, stir gently, then turn off heat. Serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

Miswa with Meatballs is best enjoyed on its own, but it also pairs well with simple ulam for a complete meal.

Serve it alongside Egg Stir Fry or Ginisang Sardinas for an affordable daily menu.
For more soup-based comfort dishes, it complements classics like Chicken Sopas nicely.

Storage Tips

  • Best consumed fresh, as miswa absorbs liquid quickly.
  • If storing, keep the soup base and noodles separate.
  • Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 24 hours.
  • Reheat gently and add fresh miswa if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pwede bang store-bought meatballs?

Yes, but homemade meatballs give better texture and flavor.

Anong pwedeng ipalit sa patola?

Upo, sayote, or malunggay leaves work well.

Paano hindi maging soggy ang miswa?

Add miswa last and cook for only a few minutes.

Pwede bang gawing mas malasa ang sabaw?

Yes, add a bit more patis or an extra pork cube if desired.

Tipid meal ba ito?

Definitely, miswa and ground pork are affordable and go a long way.


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