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FILIPINO RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 kilo beef shank

1 bundle of pechay or bok choy

1 bundle of string beans (cut into 2 inch slices)

2 pcs eggplants (sliced)

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup shrimp paste (bagoong)

1 Liter of water

1/2 cup annatto seeds (soaked in a cup of water)

1 tbsp garlic, minced

1 large onion, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

STEPS:

• In a large pot, add water and beef shank then boil for 3 hours or until tender (35 minutes if using a pressure cooker)
• Once the meat is tender, add the peanut butter, and coloring (water from the annatto seed mixture) and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes
• On a separate pan, saute the garlic then add the eggplant, and string beans and cook for 3 minutes
• Transfer the cooked vegetables to the large pot (where the rest of the ingredients are)
• Add the Pechay or bok choy simmer for 2 minutes
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• Add brown sugar and more peanut butter if you want it sweeter dish
• Serve hot with shrimp paste.

FILIPINO RECIPE

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