Kare-kare, Oxtail & Peanut Stew
We recently partnered with Chef Carlo Lamagna – one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs of 2021 – to bring you a classic Filipino slow-cook stew, just in time for the winter months. Cooked and served in our 5 Qt. Dutch Oven, his recipe brings this time-honored Filipino comfort food to your table. Traditionally, the Kare-kare dish was designed to go from the fire or stove to the table – perfect for our Dutch Oven, with it’s Speed-Cool spring handles and visually striking design.Kare-kare, Oxtail & Peanut Stew
Ingredients
Kare-kare- 2 oz vegetable oil
- 3 lbs oxtail, cut into 2” sections
- 1 lbs beef honeycomb tripe, sliced
- 3 qt beef stock
- 1 lbs onions, small dice
- 3 Tbsp garlic, minced
- ¼ C fish sauce
- 5 Thai eggplant, halved
- 2 heads bok choy, julienne
- 2 C peanut butter, smooth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 Tbsp annatto seed
- 8 bay leaves
Directions
- Season oxtails with salt and pepper and let sit for at least 1 hr.
- Add onions and garlic and sear until translucent. Return oxtail to pan and cover with stock.
- Bring liquid to a boil and skim any scum that comes to the top. Add tripe and lower to a simmer. Add sachet and fish sauce and allow to braise until tender, about 3-5 hours
- Remove braised meats from the liquid and whisk in peanut butter until fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return meats and add vegetables. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender. Serve with white rice.