Published Jun 20, 2019 Updated Aug 29, 2024
What Is Kare Kare
Kare kare is a delicious oxtail stew made with peanut sauce that originates from the Philippines. This delicious and hearty stew is a must when it comes to the colder months, and reminds people of home. This oxtail stew is a great recipe and is simple enough for you to make at home today. Another Filipino dish you need to try is shrimp sinigang.
Main Ingredients For Kare Kare Recipe
Oxtail Beef ribs Onions Carrots Celery Peanuts Eggplant Calamansi Fermented shrimp paste Shallots Jasmine rice
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Cooking Tips
I always cook the meat one day ahead, store in the fridge and remove the hardened fat on the surface the following day. The meat is usually ox tail but it can also be done with other cuts of beef such as beef shanks or short ribs, or a combination of both. Sometimes tripe is also added. The sauce is made of sliced onions, finely ground peanuts, toasted ground rice and the annatto seeds (mainly for color). This is a dish that you could either hate or love because of its naturally bland flavor and the type of peanuts or even peanut butter that you use would make a huge difference. While beef is the most common ingredient, Kare Kare can also be made with seafood (prawns, squid, and mussels) or all vegetables. Kare Kare should be served with bagoong, a pungent and salty condiment of fermented shrimps. Without it, you might as well cook something else.
What To Serve With Filipino Kare Kare
This dish is best served with rice. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
