Kare Kare (Oxtail Stew)
Description
This oxtail kare kare has a richly flavored broth made from slow-simmered oxtails and a bit of peanut butter. Bok choy, long beans, and eggplant round out the stew.
Ingredients
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4 1/2 pounds beef oxtails
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3 cups water, or more as needed
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2 beef bouillon cubes
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1/2 pound bok choy, chopped
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1/2 pound long beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1/2 pound eggplant, cubed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon achiote powder
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3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
Directions
1
Bring oxtails and water to a boil in a large pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, at least 2 hours, adding more water as necessary. Skim as much fat from the top of the liquid as possible.
2
Transfer oxtails to a plate. Crumble beef bouillon cubes into the pot and stir to dissolve. Add bok choy, beans, and eggplant and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
3
While the vegetables are simmering, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in achiote powder. Stir in peanut butter until melted. Add about 1/2 of the simmering broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Add oxtails and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer remaining broth and vegetables to the pot and stir to combine. Serve hot.