Oxtail Kare-Kare

Name: Oxtail Kare-Kare
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs oxtail; Salt; Water; Peanut butter; Chicken broth; Fish sauce; Brown sugar; String beans; Banana heart; Eggplant; Bok choy; Annatto oil; Ground rice; Salt and pepper

Traditional Filipino stew featuring oxtail and a rich peanut sauce

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Philippines with this hearty, patient-prepared oxtail stew enriched with creamy peanut sauce and tantalizing vegetables.

3 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Oxtail

2 lbs oxtail

Cut into 1-inch slices

Salt

1 tsp

Water

Enough to cover the oxtail

For the Peanut Sauce

Peanut butter

1 cup, unsweetened

Chicken broth

1 cup

Fish sauce

1 tbsp

Brown sugar

1 tbsp

For the Vegetables

String beans

1 bunch, trimmed

Banana heart

1, thinly sliced

Eggplant

1 large, cubed

Bok choy

1 cup, leaves separated

For Thickening

Annatto oil

3 tbsp

Ground rice

1/4 cup, toasted

Salt and pepper

To taste

Preparation

Marinating the Oxtail

Rinse and Dry

Rinse the oxtail pieces under cold water and pat dry.

Salt and Rest

Rub the oxtail with salt and rest for 20 minutes.

Boil and Skim

Place oxtail in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Skim off any scum.

Preparing the Peanut Sauce

Combine Ingredients

In a separate saucepan, combine peanut butter, chicken broth, fish sauce, and brown sugar.

💡 Pro Tip: Sauté the ground rice in a dry pan for a nutty depth of flavor.

Cook Until Smooth

Stir continuously over low heat until smooth and creamy.

⚠ Important: Never let the peanut sauce boil; it may split and lose its creamy texture.

Keep Warm

Keep the sauce warm on a low simmer.

Cooking Process

Simmer the Oxtail

Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 2 hours until oxtail is tender.

Simmer on medium-low heat for 2 hours.

Add Vegetables

Add string beans, banana heart, and eggplant to the pot with the oxtail. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Cook on medium heat for 30 minutes.

Thicken the Sauce

Stir in annatto oil and the toasted ground rice to the peanut sauce, then pour over the stew.

Plating & Serving

Oxtail Kare-Kare

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Plating & Serving

Serve the Kare-Kare in a large bowl, ensuring each serving gets a generous portion of oxtail, vegetables, and creamy sauce.

Sauce Pairings

Bagoong

A side of fermented shrimp paste for added saltiness.

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Chopped peanutsFried garlic

Perfect Sides

Steamed jasmine rice

Fresh calamansi slices

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Oxtail Kare-Kare

Ingredients

For the Oxtail

For the Peanut Sauce

For the Vegetables

For Thickening

Preparation

Marinating the Oxtail

Rinse and Dry

Salt and Rest

Boil and Skim

Preparing the Peanut Sauce

Combine Ingredients

Cook Until Smooth

Keep Warm

Cooking Process

Simmer the Oxtail

Add Vegetables

Thicken the Sauce

Plating & Serving

Oxtail Kare-Kare

Plating & Serving

Sauce Pairings

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Perfect Sides

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