Kare-KareOxtail and Peanut Stew
Kare-kare is a Filipino oxtail and vegetable stew with a savory peanut sauce, commonly served with fermented shrimp paste. The oxtail needs a long, gentle simmer until tender.
Prep
25m
Cook
3h
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Stew
- 1.2kgOxtail (cut into sections)
- 2.2lWater
- 150gOnion (chopped)
- 20gGarlic (chopped)
- 30mlAnnatto Oil
- 150gPeanut Butter
- 20gCorn Starch
- 300gEggplant (cut into large pieces)
- 250gLong Bean (cut into lengths)
- 200gBok Choy Cabbage (trimmed)
- 8gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
Serving
- 60gFermented Shrimp Paste
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Method
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- 01
Place the oxtail and water in a heavy pot and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam, then lower the heat and simmer until the meat is very tender.
- 02
Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened and fragrant.
- 03
Stir in the annatto oil and peanut butter until the broth becomes smooth and creamy.
- 04
Mix the corn starch with a little hot cooking liquid in a small bowl, then stir it back into the pot to lightly thicken the sauce.
- 05
Add the eggplant and long bean and simmer until tender.
- 06
Add the bok choy cabbage and cook just until wilted.
- 07
Season the stew with the salt and black pepper.
- 08
Serve hot with the fermented shrimp paste on the side.
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