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Kare-Kare
Philippines
Believed to have originated from Indian curry brought by Indian traders, adapted over centuries.
Oxtail peanut stew — a rich, golden peanut-based stew with oxtail and vegetables, always served with bagoong fermented shrimp paste to cut the richness.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
180 mins
Difficulty
Hard
Calories
450 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
1kgoxtail, cut into sections
500gtripe, cleaned
200gpeanut butter
1 tbspannatto powder
3banana hearts or aubergine
200gstring beans
bagoong fermented shrimp pasteto serve
Method
1
Simmer oxtail and tripe in water for 2.5 hours until very tender.
2
Dissolve peanut butter in stock. Add annatto for colour.
3
Add oxtail and vegetables. Simmer 20 minutes.
4
Serve with bagoong alongside — essential to balance the richness.
Chef's Tip
The bagoong is non-negotiable — it is the contrast that makes kare-kare work.
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