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

Name: Kare Kare (Filipino Oxtail, Vegetable & Peanut Sauce Stew)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Braising:; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb (453.6 g) oxtail; 1 lb (453.6 g) beef shank; 1 c yellow onion (about 1/2 medium onion) chopped; 1 tbsp garlic (about 5 cloves) minced; 12 c water; 1 tbsp salt; Prepping ingredients:; ½ c peanuts unsalted and dry; ¼ c white rice; 2 8-inch Japanese eggplants cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 banana heart peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes; 1 ½ c long string beans (about 5 string beans) cut into 4-inch pieces; 3 c bok choy (about 2 large heads) individually peeled and chopped into 2 inch pieces; Kare kare:; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 ½ c yellow onion (about 1 medium onion) chopped; 1 tbsp garlic (about 5 cloves) minced; 2 lb oxtail and beef shank from above; 3 c braising liquid from above; 1 tbsp annatto powder; ¼ c smooth peanut butter; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 ¾ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; Toppings:; fermented shrimp paste

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

40m

This Filipino Kare Kare stew features oxtail and beef shank in a savory peanut sauce, served over steamed rice. Garnish with fermented shrimp paste for a traditional touch. Simmer the meats in aromatic broth, then braise with peanuts and seasonal vegetables. The subtle, complex flavors are a delightful cultural fusion.

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