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Kare Kare (Filipino Oxtail, Vegetable & Peanut Sauce Stew)

Kare kare is a delicious Filipino oxtail stew prepared with a thick peanut sauce, which is accompanied by a variety of sautéed vegetables.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the ground peanuts, the water from the soaked annatto seeds, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the toasted ground rice and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. In a separate large pan, sauté the garlic then add the banana flower, eggplant, and green beans. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the large pot with the oxtail stew. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot with shrimp paste on the side.