What is "kaldereta"

Kaldereta or caldereta is a goat meat stew from the Philippines.

Commonly the goat meat is stewed with vegetables and a liver paste. Vegetables may include tomatoes, potatoes, olives, bell peppers and hot peppers.

Caldereta's name derives from the Spanish word caldera meaning cauldron. The dish is similar to meat stews from the Iberian peninsula and was brought to the Philippines by the Spanish during their 300-year occupation of the Philippines.

Kaldereta is a served at special occasions, parties and festivities. Variations of the dish use beef, chicken or pork.