KARI-KARE (Meat and Vegetable Stew in Peanut Sauce)

Step 1

Place hocks or oxtail pieces in a large pot.

Step 2

Add enough water to cover.

Step 3

Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until tender.

Step 4

If using achute water, soak 1 tablespoon of achute seeds in water for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Squeeze seeds between your thumb and finger tips until the water turns red.

Step 6

Strain and set red water aside.

Step 7

OR Heat 2 tablespoons oil, saute achute seeds in oil until oil turns red, discard seeds.

Step 8

Use oil for sauteing rest of ingredients.

Step 9

Heat oil in a skillet and saute garlic and onions.

Step 10

Add cooked meat and 2 cups of the broth.

Step 11

(Save the rest of the broth for other uses.) Add salt and achute water.

Step 12

Simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 13

Stir in peanut butter and toasted rice powder, bring back to simmer cook, stirring for 5 minutes.

Step 14

Add green beans and eggplant.

Step 15

Cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 16

Correct the seasonings.

Step 17

Serve with hot rice and bagoong, plain or sauteed.