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Kare-Kare (Oxtail and Vegetables in Peanut Sauce)
Kare-kare is a Philippine stew derived from curry with a savory peanut sauce.
Ingredients
- oxtail, 1.5–2 lb1 pack
- water6 cup
- annatto seeds, for coloring1/2 cup
- eggplants3
- string beans1 lb
- banana blossom1
- garlic, chopped1 head
- onion, sliced1
- cooking oil1/4 cup
- peanuts, ground1 cup
- rice, toasted and ground1 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 12 steps
Boil the oxtail in water until tender.
Soak annatto seeds in ½ cup water, set aside. Rub the seeds if necessary to bring out color.
Cut string beans in 3-inch lengths.
Cut eggplants diagonally, ½-inch thick.
Cut banana blossoms diagonally, ½-inch thick.
Parboil string beans, eggplants and banana blossoms, then set aside.
Sauté garlic and onions in cooking oil.
Take out the annatto seeds, add the water, and boil for 5 minutes.
Stir in ground peanuts and ground rice.
Bring to a boil, then add the oxtail and vegetables.
Add more water if needed to have enough sauce; it should be thick and not watery. Add fish sauce to taste.
Serve with steamed rice and shrimp paste (bagoong) on the side.
