Philippines - Kare Kare

A Filipino staple, especially in the Pampanga region near Manila, this stew can be made with oxtail, tripe, goat or chicken.

It's usually cooked in a clay pot, which it's also served in, and comes with a side of peanut sauce and prawn paste spiced with chilli.

Try the oxtail or tripe version with asparagus and bok choi at Max's Restaurant; it has a Filipina chef and a loyal Filipino fanbase - always a good sign.