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Filipino Kare Kare

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 690

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs oxtail cut into 2-inch pieces
  • ½ cup annatto seeds soaked in 1 cup warm water
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup rice flour
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups banana blossoms optional
  • 2 cups string beans cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 large eggplant sliced
  • 1 bunch bok choy cleaned and separated
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Shrimp paste for serving

Instructions

  • Place oxtail and 6 cups water in a large pot. Boil, then simmer for 1 hour until tender. Skim off scum.
  • Strain soaked annatto seeds and set annatto water aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet. Add rice flour, cook until light brown. Set aside.
  • Sauté onions and garlic in the skillet until fragrant.
  • Add onions, garlic, and annatto water to oxtail pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in peanut butter and toasted rice flour. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add banana blossoms, string beans, and eggplant. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add bok choy and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Serve hot with rice and shrimp paste.

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Nutrition

Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 1212mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6526IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 53mg