Kare-Kare
Kare-Kare is a Filipino stew made with oxtail, vegetables, and a rich peanut sauce, traditionally cooked slowly to tenderize the meat and blend flavors.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Oxtail | 1 | Kilogram |
| Peanut Butter | 1 | Cup |
| Bagoong | 0.5 | Cup |
| Eggplant | 2 | Count |
| Banana Heart | 1 | Count |
| Bok Choy | 1 | Bunch |
| Green Beans | 200 | Grams |
| Garlic | 4 | Clove |
| Onion | 1 | Count |
| Annatto Seeds | 2 | Tbsp |
| Beef Broth | 1 | Liter |
| Rice Flour | 2 | Tbsp |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Soak annatto seeds in warm water for 30 minutes, then strain to extract the color.
- In a large pot, boil oxtail in beef broth until tender, about 2 hours. Skim off any foam.
- In a separate pan, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add peanut butter and annatto water to the sautéed garlic and onion, stirring well.
- Pour the peanut mixture into the pot with the oxtail. Stir to combine.
- Add rice flour dissolved in water to thicken the sauce. Stir continuously.
- Add eggplant, banana heart, and green beans. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add bok choy and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with bagoong on the side.
Prep
- Soak annatto seeds in water for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Boil oxtail in beef broth for 2 hours until tender.
Kitchen equipment
Large PotStrainer For Annatto Seeds