Caldereta/Kaldereta(Filipino Stew) Recipe

Name: Caldereta/Kaldereta(Filipino Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams chicken breast sliced or cubes; 500 grams pork butt shoulder sliced or cubes; 4 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice wine; 2 tablespoons corn flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying potato; 4 small potatoes sliced; 1/4 cup olive oil for frying meat; 2 tablespoons olive oil for onion and garlic saute; 1 onion large, chopped; 6 cloves garlic grated; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 can tomatoes whole, chopped; 1 can beer; 1/4 cup olive oil for stew; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 pieces bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 4 pieces baby carrots sliced; 1/2 cup olives optional; 350 grams chicken liver pureed; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons chili flakes; 1/2 cup chickpeas; 1/2 cup red bell pepper cubed; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup water optional

Servings: persons

500 grams chicken breast sliced or cubes
500 grams pork butt shoulder sliced or cubes
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine
2 tablespoons corn flour
2 tablespoons olive oil for frying potato
4 small potatoes sliced
1/4 cup olive oil for frying meat
2 tablespoons olive oil for onion and garlic saute
1 onion large, chopped
6 cloves garlic grated
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can tomatoes whole, chopped
1 can beer
1/4 cup olive oil for stew
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 pieces bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 pieces baby carrots sliced
1/2 cup olives optional
350 grams chicken liver pureed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons chili flakes
1/2 cup chickpeas
1/2 cup red bell pepper cubed
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup water optional

1
Begin by putting the meat both chicken and pork in a bowl
2
Add light soy sauce,rice wine and corn flour.
3
Mix properly and marinate for 3 hours.Set aside in the fridge.
4
Heat a sauce pan,add 2 tbsp olive oil and fry the sliced potatoes for 30 seconds.Set aside.
5
Using the same sauce pan,add 1/4 cup olive oil and fry the meat by batches slightly brown.Set aside.
6
Using the same sauce pan,add 2 tbsp olive oil and saute onion,garlic
7
Wait till the aroma comes out and add tomato paste.
8
Stir until well blended for about 2 minutes.
9
Now add the browned meat,chopped tomatoes in can with juice,1 can of beer and the ff spices:paprika,ground pepper,bay leaf,cinnamon,oregano.
10
Cover and cook by simmering for 40 minutes.
11
After 40 minutes,add carrots,pureed chicken liver,green olives,potatoes,sugar,salt,chili flakes.Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
12
Lastly,add chickpeas, cubed red bell pepper and grated cheese.
13
Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes or until the desired consistency.

1406

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams chicken breast sliced or cubes, 500 grams pork butt shoulder sliced or cubes, 4 tablespoons light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine, and more.

Yes, Caldereta/Kaldereta(Filipino Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caldereta/Kaldereta(Filipino Stew)

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