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How to Make Kare-Kare with Peanut Sauce (Filipino Oxtail Stew)

Kare-Kare is more than just food—it’s a Filipino tradition often shared during family gatherings and celebrations.

  • Publish date: Friday، 29 August 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
How to Make Kare-Kare with Peanut Sauce (Filipino Oxtail Stew)

Kare-Kare is one of the most beloved Filipino comfort foods, famous for its rich peanut sauce, tender meat, and colorful vegetables. Often served with bagoong (fermented shrimp paste), it’s a must-try dish for anyone who wants to experience authentic Filipino flavors.

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  • Ingredients of Kare-Kare Recipe

    • 20 Minutes
    • 6 Serving
    • 520 Calories

Kare-Kare Recipe

2 lbs oxtail (or beef shank, tripe, or pork hock as alternatives)
2 tbsp annatto seeds (atsuete) soaked in ¼ cup water (for color)
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 banana heart, sliced (optional)
1 bundle string beans (sitaw), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium eggplant, sliced
1 bundle bok choy or pechay
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky, depending on preference)
¼ cup ground roasted peanuts (for added flavor)
2 tbsp toasted rice flour (for thickening)
8 cups water or beef broth
2 tbsp cooking oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Bagoong alamang (shrimp paste), for serving

  • Method & Directions of Kare-Kare Recipe

    • 120 Minutes
  1. Prepare the Meat
    تم نسخ الرابط
    In a large pot, boil oxtail in water for about 1.5–2 hours or until tender. Skim off any scum that rises to the surface. For faster cooking, you can use a pressure cooker (45–50 minutes).
  2. Make the Annatto Water
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Soak annatto seeds in warm water until the liquid turns bright red-orange. Strain and set aside. This will give Kare-Kare its signature golden color.
  3. Cook the Aromatics
    تم نسخ الرابط
    In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and slightly golden.
  4. Build the Peanut Sauce
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Add the annatto water, peanut butter, and ground roasted peanuts. Stir until well blended. Pour in the beef broth from the boiled oxtail and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Thicken with Rice Flour
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Dissolve toasted rice flour in a little broth, then stir it into the sauce. This helps achieve a rich, slightly nutty, and thick texture.
  6. Add the Vegetables
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Add banana heart (if using), eggplant, and string beans. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until just tender. Finally, add the bok choy and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  7. Combine and Serve
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Place the tender oxtail into the peanut sauce mixture. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes to absorb flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with bagoong alamang on the side and lots of steamed rice.

  • Nutrition Facts of Kare-Kare Recipe

Calories 520

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