Philippines - Oxtail Kare-kare

Oxtail Kare-kare

Ingredients

                      

-       1 oxtail (3-5 lbs.)

-       5 tbsps, oil

-       5 cloves garlic, crushed

-       1 medium sized onion, sliced

-       water from 1/4 cup achuete, soaked

-       1 banana heart, sliced crosswise

-       2 bundles Chinese long bean (sitaw), cut into 2-inch pieces

-       4 eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch slices

-       1/3 cup rice, toasted brown in a pan and ground to a powder

-       1/2 cup peanut butter

-       salt and pepper to taste

-       MSG (optional)

Directions

-       Cut oxtail into 3 inch pieces.

-       Boil once and discard water.

-       Boil again until tender.

-       Saute garlic and onion in oil.

-       Add achuete water, sauteed garlic and onions to meat and bring to a boil.

-        Add vegetables and enough water to make a sauce.

-       Add the powdered rice and peanut butter dissolved in 3/4 cup water into the meat.

-       Season with salt, pepper and MSG. Serve with Bagoong Alamang on the side.