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Kaleskes Recipe

Kaleskes is a traditional Filipino dish originating from Dagupan, Pangasinan, featuring a savory hot broth made with cow or carabao meat and various internal organs, seasoned with annatto and aromatic ingredients, all slow-cooked to perfection.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Beef Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: beef innards soup, carabao innards soup, kakeskes recipe, Pangasinan soup
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 kilo beef small intestines or beef sirloin or carabeef sirloin thoroughly cleaned
  • 1 kilo beef tripe or beef tendons or carabeef tendons thoroughly cleaned
  • 1/2 cup cane or palm vinegar
  • 12 cups beef stock from the boiled intestines and tripe
  • 3 stalks spring onions sliced
  • 6 pcs green finger chillies
  • 3 pcs large onions finely chopped
  • 2 whole garlic minced
  • 2 inch ginger sliced into strips
  • 3 Tbsp. annatto seeds
  • 1/2 Tbsp. ground black pepper
  • rock salt to taste
  • cooking oil

Instructions

How to Cook Kaleskes

  • If you are using beef or carabeef intestines and tripe, clean the intestines and tripe in running water and drain.
  • Put in a pressure cooker and fill with water just enough to cover the meat. Cook it until almost tender.
  • Follow the same procedure if you are using carabeef tendons and sirloin.
  • In a large pot, heat 3 Tbsp. cooking oil and sauté garlic, ginger and onions until the onions are soft.
  • Add the tripe and intestines (or tendons and sirloin) and stir. Sauté for 4 minutes in high heat.
  • Add the vinegar and let it simmer for 1 minute, do not stir.
  • Meanwhile, add 1/2 cup hot water to the annatto seeds and stir until the water turns reddish.
  • Add the annatto water by straining the seeds and pouring it in the pot.
  • Pour the beef stock in the pot and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper then cook again for 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Add the green chilies, spring onions and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Turn off heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve hot.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

Clean the Offal Thoroughly

To ensure the best flavor and texture, always clean the intestines and tripe thoroughly under running water. Removing any impurities prevents unwanted odors from affecting the dish. This step is key to achieving a clean and delicious broth.

Don’t Stir After Adding Vinegar

When adding vinegar, allow it to simmer for a minute without stirring. This helps reduce the sharpness of the vinegar and balances the flavors of the broth. Stirring too soon can result in a harsh, overpowering sourness.

Use Annatto Water for Rich Color

Soaking annatto seeds in hot water adds both color and a subtle nutty flavor to the dish. Strain the liquid before adding it to the pot to avoid gritty textures from the seeds. This simple step enhances the visual appeal of the soup.

Nutrition Notes:

Calorie and other nutrition information is derived from HappyFolks.Com recipe nutrition calculator. The percent daily value (%DV) is based on a daily 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Facts:

Amount per Serving:550g, Calories:339kcal, From fat:171,  Total fat:19.2g, Saturated Fat:9.4g, Trans Fat:0.2g, Cholesterol:195mg, Sodium: 865 Total Carbohydrate: 6g, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 34g, Vitamin A: 8%, Vitamin C: 116%, Calcium: 15%, Iron: 15%