Kare Kare Noodles
Kare Kare Noodles are a twist on the classic Filipino stew (<a href=u0022https://www.Iankewks.com/kare-kare-filipino-peanut-oxtail-stew/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022 title=u0022u0022>Kare Kare</a>) by using the rich peanut sauce to coat chewy, bouncy noodles as a fun snack or meal!
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g noodles (I used Korean fresh udon noodles)1
- Baby Bokchoy, halved
- String beans, cut into 4-inch pieces
- Eggplant, cut into discs
- 225 g ground beef (may substitute with pork, chicken, turkey, or crumbled firm tofu)
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp white vinegar (cane or coconut vinegar preferred)
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- ~1/2 cup reserved noodle water, or more
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (dark roasted preferred)
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 2 tsp Filipino shrimp paste (Bagoong guisado)
- 1.5 tsp toasted rice powder 2
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- Optional, for color: 1/8 tsp annatto powder
- Chili oil
- Crushed peanuts
Instructions
- 1
For the vegetables, add the prepared bok choy, string beans, and eggplant to a lightly oiled pan over medium-high heat. Cook the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, until softened and deeply browned on all sides. Set aside.
- 2
For the protein, add the ground beef to a lightly oiled pan over medium-high heat, breaking up any large chunks. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, then season with soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Stirring frequently, continue cooking the beef for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the ground beef has completely absorbed the sauce and has caramelized on the outside. Set aside.
- 3
For the noodles, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add in the noodles, cooking according to packaged instructions until soft. Reserve at least a cup of noodle water for the sauce. Drain the noodles and set aside.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine together all the ingredients to make the Kare Kare sauce. Mix well to combine to form a creamy, smooth sauce. Add in the noodles and toss to combine. Add more noodle water if desired to achieve a creamy finish.
- 5
Plate the noodles by topping with the vegetables and ground beef set aside from earlier. Top with crushed peanuts and a drizzle of chili oil, if desired.