Kare-kare

Philippines · Southeast Asia

Short description: This stew is built around a thick peanut sauce and tender meat, with vegetables added near the end and a salty condiment served alongside.
Ingredients: Oxtail or tripe simmers in peanut sauce with annatto, eggplant, greens, long beans, toasted rice, and shrimp paste on the side.
Cultural note: It is often served for family meals and celebrations because it is rich, slow-cooked, and easy to share from a central pot or platter.
Common misconception: Despite the name, it is not a curry in the usual spice-forward sense; roasted peanuts define the sauce.

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