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Kare Kare Oxtail Stew with Peanut Sauce

Hearty Filipino Kare Kare oxtail stew with creamy peanut sauce and vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.

Kare Kare Oxtail Stew with Peanut Sauce

Try this authentic Kare Kare oxtail stew with creamy peanut sauce. A hearty Filipino comfort food perfect for dinner.

Recipe Details

Prep time
20m
Cook time
2h 30m
Rest time
0s
Total time
2h 50m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 300 g oxtail piece trimmed
  • 30 g peanut butter unsweetened
  • 2 piece garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 piece onion medium diced
  • 100 g eggplant small sliced
  • 50 g string beans trimmed cut
  • 50 g banana blossom sliced
  • 1 tablespoon annatto seeds
  • 500 ml water
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pinch salt

Origins

Philippines

Instructions

  1. Place oxtail pieces in a large pot and cover with water.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 2 hours until meat is tender.
  3. Remove oxtail from broth and set aside; reserve broth for later.
  4. In a small pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  5. Add annatto seeds and cook until oil turns red-orange, then strain seeds and discard them, keeping the colored oil.
  6. In a large pot, heat annatto oil and saute minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant and translucent.
  7. Add peanut butter and stir to combine with garlic and onion.
  8. Slowly add reserved oxtail broth while stirring to form a smooth peanut sauce.
  9. Return oxtail pieces to the pot and simmer in peanut sauce for 20 minutes.
  10. Add sliced eggplant, string beans, and banana blossom to the pot.
  11. Cook for another 10 minutes until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  12. Season with fish sauce and salt to taste.
  13. Serve hot with steamed white rice.

Tips

  • Simmer oxtail slowly to ensure tender meat.
  • Use unsweetened peanut butter for authentic flavor.
  • Adjust fish sauce to your salt preference.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed white rice
  • pickled vegetables
  • fried shrimp paste

Enjoy this rich and comforting Kare Kare oxtail stew with peanut sauce served hot with steamed rice for a true Filipino feast.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 2
  • Fat (g): 9
  • Carbohydrates (g): 8
  • Protein (g): 15
  • Calories: 180
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 2

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