Instructions:- Prepare the Meat:
- In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the oxtail (and beef tripe, if using) to the pot. Sear the meat on all sides until lightly browned.
- Pour in the water, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender. Skim off any impurities that rise to the surface during cooking.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a separate pan, combine the peanut butter, ground roasted peanuts, and annatto powder. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Toast the rice flour in a dry pan over medium heat until it turns light brown. Add this to the peanut mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Stir in the fish sauce (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- Blanch the eggplant, string beans, and banana heart in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Add the blanched vegetables to the pot with the meat during the last 10 minutes of cooking to ensure they are tender but not overcooked.
- Stir in the pechay or bok choy leaves just before serving to retain their freshness.
- Assemble the Dish:
- In a large serving bowl, place a generous scoop of steamed rice.
- Ladle the kare-kare stew over the rice, ensuring a good mix of meat, vegetables, and sauce.
- Serve with a side of bagoong alamang (fermented shrimp paste) for added flavor.
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