Pata Kare-Kare
Enjoy this savory, nutty dish without the long hours in the kitchen. This easy Pata Kare-Kare recipe combines tender pork pata, eggplant, sitaw, pechay Tagalog, and bagoong alamang in a rich, creamy peanut-style sauce made with DEL MONTE Quick n Easy Kare-Kare Mix. A comforting Filipino favorite, it’s perfect for holiday feasts and family celebrations.
Recipe Details
Category Meats
Servings 5
Cooking Time 55 minutes
Preparation Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 g pork, pata front, cut up
- 3 cups water
- 1 pack DEL MONTE Quick n Easy Kare-Kare Mix (50 g)
- 1 cup eggplant, sliced
- 1/2 cup sitaw/yardlong beans, cut into 3-inch-long pieces
- 3/4 cup pechay Tagalog
- 1/4 cup bagoong alamang
Cooking Tools Needed
Chopping Board , Knife , Pan , Spatula , PotCooking Skills Needed
Boiling , Simmering , SlicingDirections
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1.
Boil pata in enough water for 10 minutes. Drain and discard the broth. (600 sec)
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2.
Add 3 cups water to the pata. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes or until the meat is tender. (2100 sec)
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3.
When the meat is tender, transfer it into a bowl. Retain only 1 1/2 cups broth in the pan. Add DEL MONTE Quick n Easy Kare-Kare Mix and vegetables except pechay. Simmer for 5 minutes. (300 sec)
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4.
Add pechay. Simmer for 3 minutes, then add back the meat. Serve with sautéed bagoong alamang. (300 sec)
Lusog Notes
This creamy and savory dish provides protein and vitamin B1, which helps support growth, development, and normal muscle contraction.
Chef's Tips
Discard the water after the first boil to help remove any odors and impurities from the pasta.
Recipe Reviews
- Perfect for when you're craving something fancy but want to save money. The kids absolutely cleared their plates. Thank you for this quick and easy recipe! J. Dela Cruz
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Recipe Details
Category Meats
Servings 5
Cooking Time 55 minutes
Preparation Time 5 minutes
Lusog Notes
This creamy and savory dish provides protein and vitamin B1, which helps support growth, development, and normal muscle contraction.
Chef's Tips
Discard the water after the first boil to help remove any odors and impurities from the pasta.
Recipe Reviews
- Perfect for when you're craving something fancy but want to save money. The kids absolutely cleared their plates. Thank you for this quick and easy recipe! J. Dela Cruz