I feel like Kare-kare is one of the most difficult and time consuming dishes to cook, and sometimes the payoff isn't even that good. Do you have any foolproof way of making it?

I know frustrating it feels! Try to follow video recipes, and not the ones with only typed instructions. It helps a lot! And mind you, keep a close eye on the instructions if you plan to make your cooking foolproof. Here's an easy version of Kare Kare from a mommy vlogger in YouTube. Good luck! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qRUP0uqcD8