Bagnet Kare-kare

[matchaberry]

Hey there, foodies! Ready to embark on a culinary adventure that combines the crispiness of bagnet with the rich flavors of kare-kare? Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a Filipino dish that brings together the best of both worlds - Bagnet Kare-kare!

Ingredients:

• 1 kg pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups peanut butter
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups ground peanuts
• 1 cup shrimp paste (bagoong)
• 1 eggplant, sliced
• 1 bunch string beans (sitaw), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 bunch banana blossom (puso ng saging), sliced
• 1 head garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Bagoong or shrimp paste for serving

For the Bagnet:

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Fry the pork belly pieces until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pot and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

For the Kare-kare Sauce:

1. In a separate pot, sauté garlic and onion until aromatic.
2. Add peanut butter and ground peanuts, then pour in water.
3. Stir well to combine and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the Vegetables:

1. In a separate pan, blanch the eggplant, string beans, and banana blossom until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

Assembly:

1. Arrange the crispy bagnet on a serving plate.
2. Arrange the blanched vegetables around the bagnet.
3. Pour the kare-kare sauce over the bagnet and vegetables.
4. Serve hot with bagoong or shrimp paste on the side.

Enjoy your flavorful and crispy Bagnet Kare-kare!

 

[IceTray3]

I have been watching Filipino dish in my FB reels! Thanks for sharing this recipe Really saved me time to research for a proper recipes in the internet

 

[letswinwin]

Tried Kare Kare before but not with Bagnet yet.. I think this will surely make a perfect meal partnered with white rice