Palauan Pork Kare-kare

Palauan Pork Kare-Kare is a traditional dish from Palauan cuisine that features tender pork cooked in a rich and flavorful peanut sauce.

Palauan Pork Kare-kare

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 eggplant, sliced
  • 1 bundle string beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the pork and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in the peanut butter and water, then bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
  5. Add the eggplant and string beans, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Stirring spoon

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Palauan Pork Kare-Kare with steamed rice and bagoong (shrimp paste) on the side.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can use homemade peanut butter instead of store-bought.

Cost

$15