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Kare-Kare

Kare-Kare is a traditional Filipino stew known for its rich, savory peanut sauce and tender oxtail or beef tripe. It is a festive dish often served during special occasions and is culturally significant as a symbol of communal dining and Filipino culinary identity.

11 ingredients
savorynuttyumamirichslightly salty
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    Filipino

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Last updated 4/1/2026

Kare-Kare likely originated from pre-colonial Filipino cooking traditions, influenced by indigenous peanut-based sauces and later enriched by trade interactions introducing new ingredients and cooking styles.

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