Kare-Kare Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1/2 lbs Beef hocks or Oxtail, cut into 2” lengths
• 6 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 bundle sitaw or long beans (cut 3″ length)
• 2 bundles bokchoy / pechay
• 2–6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 tsp achuete powder for coloring
• 1 medium eggplant (cut into 6 pieces)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• Bagoong or shrimp paste

PROCEDURE:

1. Boil the Beef hocks or Pork until soft. Set aside. Reserve the broth.
2. In a wok, saute garlic and onion.
3. Add pork hocks and fish sauce. Cook for a few minutes.
4. Add 2 1/2 cups of the pork/beef broth, salt, achuete and peanut butter. Simmer for 5 mins.
5. Add the vegetables and cook until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.
6. Season with salt to taste.
7. Serve with bagoong or shrimp paste.