Sizzling Kare Kare is a rich Filipino stew that features ox tail, a variety of vegetables, and is seasoned with shrimp paste and peanut butter. It's an excellent dish for those willing to explore more complex flavors, combining seared meats and a delicious broth.
1: In the Instant Pot, add and sear diced onion and garlic.
2: Add 1 tablespoon each of Atsuete powder, bagaong shrimp paste, black pepper, sea salt, and sugar.
3: Mix in ½ cup of finely ground roasted peanuts and ½ cup of Jiffy peanut butter.
4: Stir in 2 packets of Mamasitas Kare Kare mix and 10 cups of broth or water. Bring to a boil.
5: In a separate pan, season and sear 3 pounds of short rib on high heat until a nice crust forms.
6: Add seared short ribs to the broth in the Instant Pot and set to High for 50 minutes until ribs are tender.
7: For the vegetables, season and sear 1 pound each of sliced Chinese eggplant, Sitaw (green beans), and Bok Choy in oil until tender and slightly charred.
8: In a sizzling hot cast iron pan, layer in short ribs, veggies, and 1 cup of rice, then top with more bagaong and broth.
