Kare-Kare

Ingredients

• 1000 g oxtailSubstitute: beef shank
• 200 g peanut butterSubstitute: ground roasted peanuts
• 3 tbsp toasted rice flourSubstitute: rice flour
• 2 tbsp annatto seedsSubstitute: annatto powder
• 2 medium eggplant
• 4 stalks bok choySubstitute: Chinese cabbage
• 150 g string beans
• 1 piece banana blossom
• 4 tbsp bagoongSubstitute: shrimp paste

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil oxtail pieces in water for 2 hours until fork-tender, reserving the broth.

2. 2

   Steep annatto seeds in 1/2 cup warm water to extract the orange color. Strain.

3. 3

   In a pot, combine peanut butter, toasted rice flour, and 4 cups of oxtail broth. Whisk until smooth.

4. 4

   Add annatto water and simmer 10 minutes until thickened.

5. 5

   Add oxtail pieces, eggplant, and string beans. Cook 8 minutes.

6. 6

   Add bok choy and banana blossom, cook 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve with steamed rice and bagoong (shrimp paste) on the side.