Kare-Kare

2-3 lbs. fresh oxtail, cut

-up, or 4 pieces pork hocks 2 ea Garlic cloves, crushed

3 tb Veg. oil

3 tb Onion

3 tb Bagoong

1 sm Eggplant, cut into serving

-pieces 1/2 lb Fresh green beans

1/3 c Peanut butter

Boil the meat in 5 cups water and 2 tsp. salt until tender (1 hour). In a large skillet, saute garlic and onion in hot oil until brown. Spoon out the meat from the liquid and add to the garlic onion mixture. Saute. Add bagoong and saute for another 3 minutes. Add meat/onion/bagoong mixture back to stewing water. Simmer 10 minutes. Add eggplant and green beans and cook til tender. Reduce heat and stir in peanut butter. Mix well and simmer 5 minutes. Serve with white rice and extra bagoong. Makes 4 servings. Kare Kare