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Filipino Kare-Kare peanut stew with oxtail and vegetables.

Filipino Kare-Kare

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A rich Filipino peanut stew with tender oxtail, vegetables, annatto, and a savory shrimp-paste accompaniment.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 760
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Oxtail and Sauce
  • 3 lb oxtail pieces
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup toasted rice ground finely
  • 1 tbsp annatto seeds
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
Vegetables and Serving
  • 2 medium eggplants sliced lengthwise
  • 8 oz green beans trimmed
  • 2 heads bok choy quartered
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup bagoong alamang for serving

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Large skillet
  • Blender or mortar
  • Steamer
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

Simmer the Oxtail:
  1. Blanch the oxtail in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain, and rinse.
  2. Return it to a clean pot with the onion, garlic, and water. Cover and simmer for 90 minutes, until tender.
Build the Sauce:
  1. Warm the oil and annatto seeds for 2 minutes, then strain out the seeds.
  2. Whisk the annatto oil, peanut butter, and ground toasted rice into 3 cups of reserved broth. Simmer until thick and smooth.
Add Vegetables:
  1. Add the oxtail to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Steam or blanch the eggplant, green beans, and bok choy until just tender, then arrange them over the stew.
  3. Season with fish sauce and serve with bagoong.

Nutrition

Calories: 760kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 42gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1150mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • Refrigerate the broth overnight and lift off the solidified fat for a lighter stew.
  • Add the vegetables at the end so they stay bright and tender-crisp.