Description
Kare-Kare is a traditional Filipino oxtail stew known for its rich peanut sauce and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds oxtail, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 cups water
- 1 large eggplant, sliced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 banana heart, sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- Salt to taste
- Chopped peanuts and sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the oxtail, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the oxtail is tender. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
- Once the oxtail is tender, remove it from the pot and set aside. Strain the broth and return it to the pot.
- In a small bowl, mix the rice flour with a little water to create a slurry. Stir this into the broth to thicken it.
- Add the peanut butter and fish sauce to the pot, stirring until well combined.
- Return the oxtail to the pot and add the sliced eggplant, green beans, and banana heart (if using). Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and sliced scallions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute oxtail with tofu or seitan and use vegetable broth.
- Add a splash of bagoong (fermented shrimp paste) for an authentic flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg