Kare-kare Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 lbs Pork or Beef hocks or Ox tail ,cut into 2" lengths ( I used beef hocks)
6 tbsp peanut butter
1 bundle sitaw or long beans (cut 3" length)
2 bundles bokchoy
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 medium onion (sliced)
1 tsp achuete powder for coloring
1 medium eggplant (cut into 6 pieces)
1 tbsp fish sauce bagoong or shrimp paste



HOW TO COOK KARE-KARE:
Boil the pork hocks until soft. Set aside. Reserve the broth.
In a wok, saute garlic and onion.
Add pork hocks and fish sauce. Cook for few minutes.
Add 2 1/2 cups of the pork/beef broth, salt, achuete and peanut butter. Simmer for 5 mins.
Add the vegetables and cook until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.
Season with salt to taste.
Serve with bagoong or shrimp paste.