Nothing beats kare-kare with its thick and rich flavor sauce. It is even better when served with sauteéd shrimp paste (alamang).

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 kg beef oxtail, chopped into serving pieces
• 1 pc big onion, sliced thinly
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound string beans, cut into 2 inches pieces
• 3 pcs large eggplant, sliced diagonally
• 1 bundle pechay leaves
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (Filipino brands are best to use)
• 1 pack Mama Sita’s Kare-Kare mix
• 6 cups water
• 3 tbsp olive oil or any cooking oil will do
• Pepper, to taste
• Fish sauce, to taste

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Cooking Procedures:

Step 1

In a large pot over medium fire, add the oxtails, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 1 hour or until the oxtails are tender. Skim any scum that rises to the surface.

Step 2

Remove the oxtails from the pot then set them aside. Reserve the stock.

Step 3

Heat cooking oil n a large pot over a high fire. Add the oxtails then cook until all sides are brown. Remove the oxtails then add the onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.

Step 4

Add back the oxtails and reserved stock. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium fire. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add the string beans and eggplant. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Get 1 cup of liquid from the pot then put it in a bowl. Add Mama Sita’s Kare-Kare mix and peanut butter. Stir until smooth.

Step 7

Add the peanut butter mixture to the pot. Stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

Step 8

Add the pechay leaves and simmer for another 2 minutes.

Step 9

Season with fish sauce and pepper according to your taste.

Step 10

Serve with steamed white rice and sauteéd shrimp paste. Enjoy your Kare-Kare!

“Cooking is a caring and nurturing act. It’s kind of the ultimate gift for someone, to cook for them.”

-Curtis Stone

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