Kare Kare (Filipino Oxtail, Vegetable & Peanut Sauce Stew)
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Kare Kare (Filipino Oxtail, Vegetable & Peanut Sauce Stew)
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Kare kare is a delicious Filipino oxtail stew prepared with a thick peanut sauce, which is accompanied by a variety of sautéed vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 3 lb Oxtail , cut in 2 inch (5 cm) slices
- 1 banana flower , quartered
- 3 baby bok choys
- ½ lb green beans , cut into 2 inch (5 cm) long pieces
- 2 Thai eggplants , cut in 2-inch (5 cm) long pieces
- 1 cup ground peanuts
- ¼ cup annatto seeds , soaked in 1 cup (250 ml) of hot water
- ½ cup toasted ground rice
- 2 cloves garlic , chopped
- 1 onion , chopped
- salt
- pepper
- ½ cup shrimp paste
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker, bring 4 cups (1 liter) of water to boil. Add the oxtail and the onion, then cook under pressure for about 45 minutes.
- Alternatively, it is possible to simmer the oxtail on low to medium heat in a large pot for 3 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Add the ground peanuts, the water from the soaked annatto seeds, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the toasted ground rice and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- In a separate large pan, sauté the garlic then add the banana flower, eggplant, and green beans. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the large pot with the oxtail stew. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with shrimp paste on the side.
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Overall Rating
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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