Kwentong Palayok: Aussie Lamb Shanks Kare-Kare

In this episode of Kwentong Palayok, we explore how a beloved Filipino comfort dish transforms in Australian kitchens using local lamb shanks while keeping the heart of kare kare alive.

Aussie Lamb Shanks Kare-kare Credit: Anna Manlulo

Key Points

• Kare kare is a cultural favourite rooted in Kapampangan and Moro traditions; traditionally made with oxtail, tripe, peanut sauce and bagoong, symbolising celebration and family comfort.
• Kwentong Palayok resident foodie Anna Manlulo shared how she reinvented kare kare using Australian lamb shanks for similar richness and tenderness; blending searing and slow cooking with peanut sauce, bagoong, citrus and local vegetables like broccolini and baby beans.
• The fusion shows how food bridges cultures: preserving Filipino soul while embracing Australian produce and sustainability; inviting listeners to share their own food fusion creations.

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Kwentong Palayok: Aussie Lamb Shanks Kare-Kare

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