In Caloocan, a hit Kare-Kare joint opens only once a week

There’s a Kare-Kare joint in Caloocan that a big hit among locals. The catch: It only opens once a week.

In Sunday’s episode of “24 Oras: Weekend,” GMA Integrated News’ Dano Tingcungco fell in line to try the famous Kare-Kare found on P. Zamora Street in Caloocan.

“Lasa mo yung mani na giniling talaga. Tama yung mga nakausap namin, medyo creamy siya,” Tingcungco said.

[You can really taste the finely grounded peanuts. I agree with the people we talked to; it’s quite creamy.]

“Yung karne, para siyang natutunaw sa bibig,” he added.

[The meat melts in your mouth.]

According to the eatery’s owner, Pedring Laya, they only offer their Kare-Kare once a week because of its tedious preparations.

“Monday, [maggigiling] ng mani, Tuesday at Wednesday, [ihahanda] ‘yung laman, Thursday, magluluto ng bagoong, Friday, magbabalot ng bagoong at bibili ng gulay,” said Laya.

[On Monday, we’ll grind peanuts. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we’ll prepare the meat. We’ll cook shrimp paste on Thursday, and on Friday, we’ll pack the shrimp paste and buy fresh vegetables.]

Each serving of Kare-Kare ranges from P50 to P100, depending on the amount of meat. — LA, GMA Integrated News