Kare-kare
- 1 1/2 kgs. oxtail (cut in 2 inch slices) you an also use tripe
- 1 small banana flower bud (sliced)
- 1 bundle of pechay or bok choy
- 1 bundle of string beans (cut into 2 inch slices)
- 4 pcs eggplants (sliced)
- 1 cup ground peanuts
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup shrimp paste
- 1 Liter water
- 1/2 cup annatto seeds (soaked in a cup of water)
- 1/2 cup toasted ground rice
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- salt and pepper
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil
- Put in the oxtail followed by the onions and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hrs or until tender (35 minutes if using a pressure cooker)
- Once the meat is tender, add the ground peanuts, peanut butter, and coloring (water from the annatto seed mixture) and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes
- Add the toasted ground rice and simmer for 5 minutes
- On a separate pan, saute the garlic then add the banana flower, eggplant, and string beans and cook for 5 minutes
- Transfer the cooked vegetables to the large pot (where the rest of the ingredients are)
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Serve hot with shrimp paste. Enjoy!
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