Authentic Kare Kare Recipe: A Filipino Oxtail Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs oxtail, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup ground rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1 large eggplant, sliced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed
• 1 banana heart, sliced
• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped peanuts for garnish
• Sliced chili peppers for serving

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat, then sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
2. Add the oxtail pieces to the pot and sear them until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Pour in 6 cups of water and add fish sauce, then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the oxtail is tender.
4. Once the oxtail is tender, stir in the peanut butter and ground rice, mixing well to create a thick sauce.
5. Add the sliced eggplant, green beans, and banana heart to the pot, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Season the kare kare with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the flavor as needed.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and alongside sliced chili peppers for a spicy kick.