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Ginataang Kalabaw (Carabeef in Coconut Milk) Recipe

A unique meat called carabeef cooked in coconut milk or gata
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Ginataan
Servings: 6
Calories: 597kcal

Equipment

  • Cooking Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) carabeef (carabao meat), cut into serving pieces
  • 500 ml (17 fl oz) coconut milk
  • 2 cups beef broth, or hot water, for simmering
  • ½ pc large-sized green papaya, sliced into strips
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 pc large-sized onion, chopped
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 5 pcs green chilies (siling haba), sliced (or kept whole)
  • 2 pcs red chilies (siling labuyo), sliced (or kept whole)
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Take ¼ part of the coconut milk and pour into a cooking pan.
  • Apply low heat and cook and stir until the coconut milk starts to curdle (forms latik) and releases oil.
  • Add-in the garlic and onion and cook until the onion becomes soft and aromatic.
  • Add-in the carabeef and cook until it releases liquid.
  • Continue to simmer in medium heat until the liquid partially reduces.
  • Pour-in the beef broth (or water), just enough to cover the meat.
  • Apply low heat and continue to simmer until the meat becomes tender (you may add more broth as needed).
  • Once meat is tender, add-in the green papaya and continue to cook until cooked through.
  • Add-in the sugar, vinegar, green chilis, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour-in the remaining coconut milk and simmer in low heat until the liquid is reduced and thickened.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. You may also remove excess oil at the top.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Ginataang Kalabaw (Carabeef in Coconut Milk) Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 597 Calories from Fat 363
% Daily Value*
Fat 40.3g62%
Saturated Fat 17.9g112%
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 314mg9%
Carbohydrates 11.6g4%
Fiber 2.8g12%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 47.5g95%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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