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900g stewing (braising) chuck, shin or
blade steak
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp annatto seeds, or 1 tsp paprika and
a pinch of turmeric
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
285g celeriac or swede (rutabaga), peeled
and roughly chopped
425ml beef stock
350g new potatoes, peeled and cut into
large dice
1 tbsp fish or anchovy sauce
2 tbsp tamarind sauce
2 tsp sugar
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme
3 tbsp long grain rice, soaked in water
50g peanuts or 2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to
taste
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Method :
Cut the beef
into 2.5cm or 1 in cubes and set aside. Heat the vegetable oil in a
flameproof casserole, add the annatto seeds if using, and stir to color
the oil dark red. Remove the seeds with a slotted spoon and discard. If
you are not using annatto seeds, paprika and turmeric can be added
later. Soften the onions, garlic and the celeriac or swede (rutabaga) in
the oil without letting them color. Add the beef and seal to keep in the
flavor. If you are not using annatto seeds to redden the sauce, stir the
paprika and turmeric in with the beef. Add the beef stock, potatoes,
fish or anchovy and tamarind sauces, sugar, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to
a simmer and allow to cook on top of the stove for 2 hours. Cover the
rice with cold water and leave to stand for 30 minutes. Roast the
peanuts under a hot grill (broiler), if using, then rub the skins off in
a clean cloth. Drain the rice and grind with the peanuts or peanut
butter using a pestle and mortar, or food processor. When the beef is
tender, add 4 tbsp of the cooking liquid to the ground rice and nuts.
Blend smoothly and stir into the casserole. Simmer gently on the stove
to thicken, for about 15-20 minutes. To finish, stir in the wine vinegar
and season well with the salt and freshly ground pepper.
Like many
dishes brought to the Philippines by the Spanish, this slow cooking
Estofado, renamed Kari Kari, retains much of its original charm. Rice
and peanuts are used to thicken the juices, yielding a rich glossy
sauce.
Serves 4 - 6
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