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Meat

Kaldereta

Philippine meat stew simmered in a spiced tomato sauce, enriched with liver and melted cheese. Traditionally made with goat or beef, it is served for special occasions and family celebrations.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into 3 cm cubes, then marinate with the vinegar, salt and pepper for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a large casserole and brown the meat on all sides, then set it aside.
  3. In the same casserole, fry the sliced garlic and onion until translucent, then add the diced tomatoes.
  4. Return the meat, add the tomato sauce, bay leaf and enough water to cover, then cover and simmer gently for 1 hour.
  5. Add the carrots and potatoes cut into chunks, along with the chopped liver, and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in the bell pepper and chillies, then the melted cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy, and simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.

Variations and tips

Goat version. Replace the beef with 600 g of goat, traditional in the original kaldereta, and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes.

Quick version. Use a pressure cooker: the meat cooks for 25 minutes under pressure before adding the vegetables.

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