Kare-kare is a luxurious, deeply savory oxtail stew wrapped in a velvety peanut and annatto sauce. Tender meat, silky eggplant, crisp-tender bok choy, and banana blossom make it hearty yet balanced, while pungent bagoong on the side gives the classic salty contrast that defines the dish.

This oxtail stew is deeply savory, glossy, and comforting, with tender meat clinging to the bone in a rich brown gravy. Butter beans soak up the sauce, while thyme, allspice, and scotch bonnet give the dish its unmistakable Caribbean character.