Authentic Kare Kare Recipe: A Classic Filipino Dish

Ingredients

• 2 lbs oxtail, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup ground rice
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 6 cups water
• 1 eggplant, sliced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed
• 1 banana heart, sliced
• 1/2 cup bok choy, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chili paste (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine the oxtail and water, then bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 2-2.5 hours, or until the oxtail is tender.
3. Once the oxtail is tender, stir in the fish sauce and peanut butter until well combined.
4. Sprinkle the ground rice into the pot gradually while stirring to thicken the sauce. Let it simmer for another 15 minutes.
5. Add the sliced eggplant, green beans, and banana heart to the pot. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Finally, mix in the chopped bok choy, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the dish to simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.