Kare-Kare
Kare-Kare is a Filipino stew made with oxtail, vegetables, and a rich peanut sauce, traditionally served with shrimp paste.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Oxtail | 1 | Kg |
| Peanut Butter | 1 | Cup |
| Eggplant | 2 | Count |
| Banana Blossom | 1 | Count |
| Bok Choy | 1 | Bunch |
| Green Beans | 200 | Grams |
| Onion | 1 | Count |
| Garlic | 4 | Clove |
| Shrimp Paste | 4 | Tbsp |
| Annatto Seeds | 2 | Tbsp |
| Beef Broth | 1 | Liter |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 1 | Tsp |
| Cooking Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
Instructions
- Boil the oxtail in a large pot with beef broth until tender, about 2-3 hours. Skim off any scum that rises to the surface.
- In a separate pan, heat cooking oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the peanut butter to the pan and stir until well combined with the onion and garlic.
- Pour the annatto water (strained) into the pan and mix well.
- Add the sautéed mixture to the pot with the oxtail and stir to combine.
- Add the eggplant, banana blossom, and green beans to the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the bok choy and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot with shrimp paste on the side.
Prep
- Soak annatto seeds in warm water for 30 minutes before cooking.
Kitchen equipment
Large PotStrainer