Kare-kare (en. Oxtail stew)

/ka.re.ka.re/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A classical Filipino dish usually made from oxtail and cooked with peanuts.
Kare-kare is usually served with shrimp paste and rice.
Ang kare-kare ay karaniwang sinasamahan ng bagoong at kanin.
A dish that may have various ingredients such as vegetables and other meats.
Sometimes, kare-kare is accompanied by vegetables like string beans and eggplant.
Minsan, ang kare-kare ay may kasamang mga gulay tulad ng sitaw at talong.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'kare-kare' ay nagmula sa salitang 'curry' sa Espanyol.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Kare-kare for everyone
A statement suggesting that kare-kare is for sharing.
Kare-kare para sa lahat

Related Words

shrimp paste
A fried dish that is typically served with kare-kare for added flavor.
bagoong
sinigang
A type of sour soup popular in the Philippines.
sinigang

Slang Meanings

Favorite dish with peanut sauce
The kare-kare cooked by mom is so delicious!
Sobrang sarap ng kare-kare na niluto ni nanay!
Describing someone as having a 'kare-kare' attitude; slow or laid-back approach
Don't be too laid-back, hurry up!
Huwag kang masyadong kare-kare, bilisan mo na!
Nonsense or drama
Oh no, there's so much drama at the party, I can't take it anymore!
Naku, ang daming kare-kare sa party, 'di ko na kaya!