What is kare-kare?

Kare-kare · Filipino

Filipino oxtail and vegetable stew in a thick peanut sauce, served with salty fermented shrimp paste on the side.

What it tastes like

Rich, nutty and mild on its own; the funky, salty shrimp paste (bagoong) is what makes it sing.

Where you’ll see it

Filipino restaurants, often with oxtail, tripe or crispy pork belly.

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