Kare Kare

Ingredients

Oxtail

2 lbs, cut into pieces

Tripe

1 lb, cleaned and cut into strips

Cooking oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 medium, chopped

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Beef broth

4 cups

Peanut butter

1 cup

Annatto powder

1 tablespoon

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Ground black pepper

to taste

Eggplant

1 large, sliced

String beans

1 cup, trimmed

Bok choy

2 cups, chopped

Shrimp paste

for serving

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the oxtail and tripe. Allow to boil for about 1 hour or until the meat is tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a separate pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the boiled oxtail and tripe to the pot, stirring well to combine the flavors for about 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour in the beef broth and add the peanut butter, annatto powder, and fish sauce. Stir well to ensure everything is thoroughly mixed.
5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat is very tender and the flavors have melded beautifully. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. Add the sliced eggplant, trimmed string beans, and chopped bok choy to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the vegetables are just tender.
7. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
8. Serve the Kare Kare hot with steamed rice and a side of shrimp paste for the authentic Filipino experience.