oxtail

Ingredients : 2-1/2 lb. oxtail (or pork hocks), cut in 2″ lengths 2 tbsp. oil 1 tsp. achuete powder (achuete seeds or achuete water, optional) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, sliced 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed 1 eggplant, cut into pieces 1/2 lb. pechay, trimmed and cut plain or sautéed bagoong Cooking Procedures : If using achuete water, soak 1 tbsp.achuete seeds in water for 30 minutes.  Squeeze seeds between your thumb and finger tips until the water turns red.  Strain and set aside.  Use the achuete water together with or after pouring the broth (see #2 instruction below). Or […] Read more »