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Kalderobo

Kalderobo is a rich pork adobo braise finished with creamy coconut, peanut butter, and liver spread.

2 hours · Serves 6

Ingredients for Kalderobo

  • 1 kg pork belly, cubed
  • 2 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 carrot, cubed
  • 1/4 cup liver spread
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 14 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 red capsicum, sliced
  • 1 green capsicum, sliced
  • 2 bird's eye chilies, chopped
  • 2 cups pork stock
  • Oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp whole peppercorns

How to cook Kalderobo

  1. 1.Combine soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, peppercorns, and 6 cloves garlic; coat pork and marinate for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2.Heat oil over medium-high heat and brown the drained pork on all sides; set aside.
  3. 3.Sauté remaining garlic and onion in the pot until fragrant, then cook both capsicums briefly until slightly softened.
  4. 4.Return pork, add marinade, coconut milk, stock, peanut butter, liver spread, and chilies; bring to a boil.
  5. 5.Cover and simmer on low for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender.
  6. 6.Add potatoes and carrot; simmer until tender, then adjust seasoning and serve.
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