The Ingredients of Afritada, Menudo, Mechado, Kaldereta
AFRITADA, MENUDO, MECHADO, KALDERETA – Here is a guide on the differences between these Pinoy dishes usually confused between each other.
There are countless Filipino dishes that are a favorite of many people. Truth be told that Pinoys are among the races that can really be heavy-eaters and a rice and viand will always be one of the best pairings. Among the dishes that hooked a lot of people are the Afritada, Menudo, Mechado, and Kaldereta. Aside from the chicken adobo recipe, they are also usually cooked at home.
However, often times, the said four dishes which are cooked in tomato sauce are mistaken against each other.
Undeniably, it is really hard to distinguish the Afritada from Menudo and the Kaldereta from the Mechado if you don’t know their main difference. This has been a sort of a trivia online amid the confusion of many people on what their differences really area.
Do you want to know how they really differ from each other? Here are some highlights on how to easily distinguish these popular and savory dishes from each other:
Afritada
The term Afritada was derived from the Spanish term “fritada” meaning to fry. Its main difference from the three (3) other dishes is that it features chicken which is cooked in tomato sauce. It also has carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers.
Menudo
Menudo is a favorite of many people. However, it is hard to distinguish it from Afritada, Mechado, and Kaldereta if you do not know their difference. What makes Menudo unique is that it uses pork and chopped hotdogs. It is also cooked in tomato sauce with potatoes like the other dishes mentioned.
Mechado
Mechado usually features beef meat. It is cooked in tomato sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce. This popular dish also has carrots and potatoes. Its thicker sauce is also one of its uniqueness from the three (3) other dishes that it is usually confused with.
Kaldereta
In cooking Kaldereta, it is either goat or beef meat which are used. Its main difference is that it is cooked with liver spread apart from the tomato sauce. It also has carrots, bell peppers, and potatoes like the Afritada.
