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FAQ
Kaldereta or caldereta is a goat meat stew from the Philippines. Variations of the dish use beef, chicken, or pork. Commonly, the goat meat is stewed with vegetables and liver paste. Vegetables may include tomatoes, potatoes, olives, bell peppers, and hot peppers.
If liver spread isn't available, or to your taste, you can use liver pate or even peanut butter as a substitute. Both alternatives provide the richness and depth of flavor that liver spread contributes to the dish.
This Classic Caldereta dish is rich in vitamin A that helps maintain healthy skin and normal vision and also plays a role in immunity. It is also high in protein, which helps in the regulation and maintenance of the body's fluid balance.
The combination of these Filipino ingredients like coconut milk, liver spread, fish sauce, green olives, chili peppers, and sometimes peanut butter sets Kaldereta sa Gata apart from other beef stews and gives it its unique, bold, and creamy flavor profile.
Like kare kare, kaldereta is a stew of sorts and always served with white rice. But where kare kare is traditionally made with oxtail, kaldereta is usually made with beef or goat. And here's the interesting, nutty twist: In Cebu and Mindanao, peanut butter is also added to the sauce for an extra kick of flavor.