Kare-Kare -stew with peanut sauce

Name: Kare-Kare -stew with peanut sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lb Oxtail (or beef shank); 0.5 lb Tripe (optional); 0.5 lb Eggplant, sliced; 0.5 lb Banana heart, sliced (or jackfruit); 0.5 lb String beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 0.25 cup Bagoong (fermented shrimp paste), for serving; 1.5 cups Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy); 0.25 cup Rice flour (or cornstarch); 0.5 piece Onion, chopped; 4 clove Garlic, minced; 6 cups Beef broth (or water); 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; Salt and pepper to taste

by Eden Glory (@kurdapyaeiko)

Prep Time

30min

Cook Time

3hr

Total Time

3hr 30min

Filipino Lunch Dinner Main Course Nut-Free Non-Vegetarian

Kare-Kare is a traditional Filipino oxtail stew known for its rich and creamy peanut sauce.

For another version, you may also use crispy pork for those who needs a shorter time to cook

Ingredients

6 Servings

(1 serving = 1 bowl)

For the Stew

2lb
Oxtail (or beef shank)
1/2lb
Tripe (optional)
1/2lb
Eggplant, sliced
1/2lb
Banana heart, sliced (or jackfruit)
1/2lb
String beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4cup
Bagoong (fermented shrimp paste), for serving

For the Peanut Sauce

1 1/2cups
Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1/4cup
Rice flour (or cornstarch)
1/2piece
Onion, chopped
4clove
Garlic, minced
6cups
Beef broth (or water)
2tbsp
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Kare-Kare -stew with peanut sauce

Prepare the Meat

In a large pot, boil oxtail and tripe in water for about 5-10 minutes. Drain and rinse to remove impurities.

Cook the Oxtail

In the same pot, add the oxtail and tripe along with beef broth. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the meat is tender (about 2-3 hours). Skim off any scum that forms on the surface.

Sauté Aromatics

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.

Make the Peanut Sauce

In a bowl, mix peanut butter with rice flour and about 1 cup of the beef broth until smooth. Add this mixture to the sautéed onions and garlic, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring to avoid lumps.

Combine

Once the oxtail is tender, transfer the peanut sauce to the pot with the oxtail. Add more beef broth if necessary to achieve your desired consistency. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.