Kare-Kare for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Kare-Kare for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The subtly sweet and sour profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced cane vinegar used that way before.

kamayan feasts eaten with hands from banana leaves are experiencing a cultural revival. I explained the a Manila restaurant abroad context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. lambanog coconut spirit was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.