Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Pork Spare Ribs
- 1 medium Onionchopped
- 3 cloves Garlicminced
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Bell Peppersliced
- 2 Potatoescubed
- 2 Carrotsliced
- Salt and Pepperfor tasting
- 3 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 cup Water
Directions
Kaldereta is a classic Filipino dish made with tender meats, vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce. This version of Kaldereta features spare ribs, which are slow-cooked until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. The ribs are simmered in a sauce made from tomato sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar, giving the dish its distinct sweet-sour taste. The dish is typically served with steamed rice, making it a hearty and satisfying meal. This recipe is perfect for those who love bold flavors and hearty, comfort food.
This recipe is relatively simple and straightforward to make. The most time-consuming part is the slow-cooking of the spare ribs, but the hands-on time required is minimal. As long as you have the ingredients on hand and follow the steps, you should have no trouble making this dish.
Steps
1 Done | In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. |
2 Done | Add spare ribs and cook until browned. |
3 Done | Add tomato sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir to combine. |
4 Done | Add water, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. |
5 Done 1-2 hrs | Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and let simmer for 1-2 hours or until meat is tender. |
6 Done | Serve hot with steamed rice. |
