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Pork Kare Kare

Cultural Context

Kare Kare is a traditional Filipino stew, often associated with special occasions and family gatherings. Originating from the Pampanga region, it is known for its rich, savory peanut sauce and is typically served with bagoong (fermented shrimp paste) on the side. This dish symbolizes the fusion of indigenous and Spanish culinary influences, and today, variations can be found across the Philippines, showcasing regional ingredients and personal touches.

FilipinoPHmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
pearl onions
string long beans
bok choy
eggplant
shrimp paste
country-style boneless ribs pork ribs
salt
black pepper
vegetable oil
3 cups water
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
bay leaves

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: natural peanut butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Natural peanut butter has fewer additives and is healthier.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Beef shank offers similar richness at a lower cost.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for umami flavor.

1

Welcome to the video and introduce the dish as Pork Kare Kare.

2

Prepare the ingredients: pearl onions, string long beans, bok choy, eggplant, shrimp paste, and country-style boneless ribs pork ribs.

3

Boil the pork ribs in a pot with enough water to cover the meat for about 15-20 minutes until tender.

4

Slice the pork into chunky pieces.

5

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil and sauté half of the minced garlic until browned.

6

Add onions and sauté until ready, then add the remaining garlic and cook until lightly brown.

7

Add the boiled pork ribs to the pot and stir, cooking for about 5 minutes on medium heat.

8

Use the pork broth from boiling the meat to mix with 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter until melted.

9

Combine the peanut sauce with the pork in the pot, stirring until mixed.

10

Season with salt and black pepper, and add bay leaves for flavor.

11

Add shrimp paste to enhance flavor and color, stirring to combine.

12

Add string long beans and cover, cooking for 2 minutes.

13

Add eggplant and mix, cooking for another 2 minutes.

14

Finally, add bok choy, cover, and turn off the heat, allowing the residual heat to cook the bok choy.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Kare-Kare

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