Lutong Filipino

Category: Beef Recipes

  • Beef Kaldereta

    Beef Kaldereta

    Kaldereta or caldereta, is a Filipino delicacy of Spanish adaptation that derives its name from the Spanish word caldera, which translates to cauldron in English. The adoption of calderata in to the Filipino cuisine was as a result of the 300 year old Spanish rule of the Philippines. This dish is especially popular on the Island of Luzon and is served during parties, festivals and other such occasions and events. Originally, the dish was prepared using goat meat, tomato paste and liver spread, but as people got more creative in their cooking, the dish changed. Today, different cooks use different meats in the preparation of caldereta. Therefore Beef kaldereta is a type of caldereta where beef meat is used.

    Beef kaldereta is prepared by simmering pieces of beef until they are tender. Other common ingredients used in the preparation of this dish include tomatoes, liver, spices, olives, and bell peppers. This type of kaldereta is popular in the Philippines and is normally served as a main course. Preparing this dish can be challenging due to the toughness of the beef; however, it is possible to overcome the challenge by selecting the right beef pieces for stewing. These include sirloin, tenderloin, and eye of round as well as chuck roast. There are various methods of preparing kaldereta, with each home or region having its own method of preparation that is unique to it. Care and patience should be exercised when preparing this delicacy due to its somewhat complex preparation methods.

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  • Nilagang Baka

    Nilagang Baka

    “Good things come to those who wait.” This is especially true when you are cooking nilagang baka. The reason is because it would take more time to boil beef and make it softer than any other meat. But, if you have patience and you want to enjoy the gentle beckoning of beef through your sense of smell then nilagang baka would be worth the wait.

    As most Filipino dishes, there are many ways that you can prepare nilagang baka. But there is such thing as preferences and you can infuse whatever flavor you want to taste to your soup. Regardless of what spice you want to use, celery, onion and other spices, you will still be able to experience its unique and unforgettable taste.

    Nilagang baka can be made more delicious by adding various ingredients such as cabbage, petsay and other ingredients that are esteemed for making a dish more flavorful. You can even add siling labuyo if you want it to taste a little spicy. But then, this depends so much on what your preferred taste. It may be one of the common dishes that you can find in many parts of the Philippines but it is also one of the dishes that are most wanted and most loved because of its delicious taste especially during the rainy season.

    Just like other nilaga recipe, nilagang baka is easy to prepare. You only need to boil water and add ingredients one by one depending on how much boiling they need. Of course, you would need to boil the meat first until it is tender enough so that you can achieve the best possible taste.

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