002 FOOD TRIP - HOW TO COOK KARE-KARE

Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Total time: 2 hours and 40 minutes
Serves: 6-8 pax

Recipe

3 lbs pork, cut in 2 inch slices (you can also use ox tail, tripe, and pork leg)
1 small banana heart (sliced)
1 bundle of pechay or bok choy
1 bundle of string beans, cut into 2 inch thick slices
4 pcs eggplants, cut into 1 inch thick slices
1 cup ground peanuts
½ cup chunky peanut butter
½ cup shrimp paste
34 Ounces water (about 1 Liter)
½ cup annatto seeds (soaked in a cup of water)
½ cup toasted ground rice
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot over a medium heat, bring the water to a boil
2. Put in the pork followed by the onions and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs or until tender (35 minutes if using a pressure cooker)
3. Once the meat is tender, add the ground peanuts, peanut butter, and coloring (water from the annatto seed mixture) and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until it begins to slightly thicken.
4. Add the toasted ground rice and simmer for 5 minutes
5. On a separate pan, saute the garlic then add the banana flower, eggplant, and string beans and cook for 5 minutes
6. Transfer the cooked vegetables to the large pot (where the rest of the ingredients are)
7. Add salt and pepper to taste
8. Serve hot with shrimp paste. Enjoy!