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Kare-kare
Simmer oxtail 2.5โ3 hours until the meat slips. Keep the broth.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Kare-kare take?
3 hr 25 min all in โ 25 min prep, 3 hr cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 pots. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Peanuts, Fish. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free.
What does it cost to cook?
A bit special โ about $16โ28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce โ 1 tbsp (plus bagoong to serve). Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much fish sauce?
1 tbsp (plus bagoong to serve) of Fish sauce.
What can I use instead?
Oxtail โ Beef shin. Less gelatin, still a peanut stew.
Any tips from this recipe?
A pressure cooker does the oxtail in about 45 minutes. Unsweetened peanut butter. A sweet jar makes a dessert.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.