Kaldereta

Kaldereta
Origin
Place of origin Philippines
Region or state Luzon, Southern Tagalog
Dish details
Course served Main course
Serving temperature Hot
Main ingredient(s) Goat shoulders, Corn oil, Onion, Garlic, Carrots, Bell pepper, Potatoes, Chili, Bay leaf, Salt and Pepper, Flour, Liver spread, Tomato paste, Butter, Stock (beef or brown).
Variations Beef, Pork, Chicken

Kaldereta is a popular dish in the Philippines, especially on Luzon island. The common ingredients is goat shoulders with tomato paste and liver spread.

Kaldereta is originally a goat stew made with tomato sauce, potatoes, spices, liver spread, olives, bell peppers and hot peppers. Originally adapted from the Spanish during their 300 year occupation of the Philippines.

Kaldereta is a favorite Filipino meal served during parties, festivities and other special occasions in the Philippines. It is a Spanish-influenced dish (the Spanish word "caldera" means cauldron) that became to be Filipinos' favorite and made their own versions. Originally, the main ingredients of this dish includes goat meat, tomato sauce, liver, pepper and cheese.

Variations of this dish is with beef, chicken and or pork. Beef Kaldereta is a common dish in the Philippines made with stewing cuts of beef simmered until tender. Another is with chicken or pork because of the price and availability.

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