Kare Kare

Step 1

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil

Step 2

Put in the oxtail followed by the onions and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hrs or until tender (35 minutes if using a pressure cooker)

Step 3

Once the meat is tender, add the ground peanuts, peanut butter, and coloring (water from the annatto seed mixture) and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes

Step 4

Add the toasted ground rice and simmer for 5 minutes

Step 5

On a separate pan, saute the garlic then add the banana flower, eggplant, and string beans and cook for 5 minutes

Step 6

Transfer the cooked vegetables to the large pot (where the rest of the ingredients are)

Step 7

Add salt and pepper to taste

Step 8

Serve hot with shrimp paste. Enjoy!