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Kare-Kareng Baka at Kabute
A rich and savory Bulacan-style kare-kare featuring tender beef and earthy mushrooms, a delightful twist on the classic.
⏱️ 90 minutes • 👥 Serves 6 • 📊 Medium • 👨‍🍳 By Ulam Today
Sangkap (Ingredients)
☐1 kg, cut into 2-inch cubes Beef shank
☐1/2 cup, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes Dried shrimp (hipon)
☐1 cup, smooth Peanut butter (mantekilya ng mani)
☐250 grams, sliced Mushrooms (kabute)
☐2 medium, chopped Onions (sibuyas)
☐6 cloves, minced Garlic (bawang)
☐1 inch, minced Ginger (luya)
☐6 cups Water
☐4 tablespoons Fish sauce (patis)
☐to taste Salt (asin)
☐to taste Black pepper (paminta)
☐4 tablespoons Cooking oil
☐1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional) String beans (sitaw)
☐1 medium, sliced (optional) Eggplant (talong)
☐1 tablespoon (optional) Chopped green chilies (sili)
How to luto (Cooking Steps)
1. In a large pot, brown the beef cubes in cooking oil. Season with salt and pepper. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add the soaked dried shrimp and cook for a minute.
3. Return the beef to the pot. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until beef is very tender. Add more water if needed to prevent sticking.
4. Stir in peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Add mushrooms, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
5. If using, add string beans and eggplant during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Add green chilies to taste in the last minute.
6. Serve hot with steamed rice. Don't forget the bagoong alamang for that extra *oomph*!
Tips
Para mas sosyal ang Kare-Kare mo, char! Make sure to use good quality peanut butter, ha? Wag yung mura, baka maging mapait. And simmer that beef until it's practically falling apart—that's the key to ultimate tenderness, darling.
Luto Time: 90 mins
Serves: 6
Medium

Kare-Kareng Baka at Kabute

A rich and savory Bulacan-style kare-kare featuring tender beef and earthy mushrooms, a delightful twist on the classic.

Crafted By: Ulam Today

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How to Cookhow to luto
1In a large pot, brown the beef cubes in cooking oil. Season with salt and pepper. Remove beef and set aside.
2Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add the soaked dried shrimp and cook for a minute.
3Return the beef to the pot. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until beef is very tender. Add more water if needed to prevent sticking.
4Stir in peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Add mushrooms, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
5If using, add string beans and eggplant during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Add green chilies to taste in the last minute.
6Serve hot with steamed rice. Don't forget the bagoong alamang for that extra *oomph*!
Tipstips

Para mas sosyal ang Kare-Kare mo, char! Make sure to use good quality peanut butter, ha? Wag yung mura, baka maging mapait. And simmer that beef until it's practically falling apart—that's the key to ultimate tenderness, darling.