Kare-Kare is a rich, savory Filipino stew made with oxtail, tripe, or beef, simmered in a thick peanut sauce with vegetables like eggplant, bok choy, and string beans. It has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor with a deep umami backbone from shrimp paste (bagoong). Traditionally served during special occasions and family gatherings.
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Kare-Kare is a celebratory dish often served at fiestas, weddings, and family gatherings. It reflects the Spanish and indigenous influences in Filipino cuisine, with its rich peanut sauce resembling Mexican mole. The use of oxtail or offal highlights resourcefulness in traditional cooking.
1. Boil oxtail until tender. 2. Sauté garlic, onion, and annatto seeds. 3. Add peanut butter and broth to make the sauce. 4. Simmer with oxtail and vegetables until flavors meld. 5...
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Uses tripe instead of oxtail and includes banana blossoms.
Some versions add coconut milk for extra richness.
Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan — Memories of Philippine Kitchens
The Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement — Kulinarya: A Guidebook to Philippine Cuisine
Claudia Roden — The Food of the Philippines: A Journey for Food Lovers
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Foundational understanding of the four elements of good cooking
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