Kare-Kare (Pork)

Ingredients:

• 1 kg pork, cut into pieces

• 1/2 cup peanut butter

• 1/4 cup ground rice (for thickening)

• 1 bunch string beans

• 1 banana blossom, sliced

• 1 eggplant, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 1 tbsp annatto oil (or achiote powder for color)

• 1/4 cup shrimp paste (bagoong) for serving

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil the oxtail until tender (about 2-3 hours).

2. In a pan, sauté garlic and onion, then add the peanut butter and ground rice, mixing well.

3. Add the oxtail broth to the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

4. Add the vegetables and simmer until tender.

5. Season with salt to taste and serve with shrimp paste on the side.

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