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Pata Kare-Kare

Pata Kare-Kare

Pork Kare-Kare is a Filipino stew featuring tender pork cooked in a rich, savory peanut sauce, often accompanied by vegetables and served with bagoong alamang.

⏱ Prep: 10 min ⏱ Cook: 90 min

Ingredients

  • 3 large bs. pork leg (sliced into serving pieces)
  • 5 clove garlic (crushed and chopped)
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 Chinese eggplant (sliced)
  • 1 bunch baby bok choy
  • 20 oz. banana blossoms
  • 15 string beans (cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tsp beef powder
  • 1.5 tsp annatto powder
  • 1.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 8 g rams Maggi Magic Sarap
  • 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Boil the pata in 1 quart of water for 10 minutes. Let it cool down. Discard the water and wash the pata thoroughly. Set it aside.

  2. Heat cooking oil in a wok. Sauté the garlic and onion until the onion softens.

  3. Add the boiled pata. Sauté for 30 seconds, then pour in the remaining water. Cover and let it boil.

  4. Add the beef powder, annatto powder, and turmeric powder. Stir well. Cover and simmer until the pork pata is completely tender. Note: Add water as needed.

  5. Stir in the peanut butter.

  6. Season with Maggi Magic Sarap and thicken the sauce by adding the slurry. Note: Make the slurry by combining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water.

  7. Add the eggplant, string beans, and banana blossoms. Cook for 5 minutes.

  8. Add the baby bok choy and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  9. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with bagoong alamang (shrimp paste).

  10. Share and enjoy!