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Seafood Kare-Kare

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Seafood Kare-Kare is a Filipino stew that features fresh seafood, vegetables, and a rich, creamy peanut-based sauce. This twist on the traditional kare-kare replaces meat with seafood like shrimp, squid, fish fillets, and mussels for a unique and flavorful dish that’s perfect for special occasions or a hearty family meal.

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 lb squid, cleaned and sliced into rings

1/2 lb fish fillets (e.g., bangus or tilapia), cut into pieces

1/2 lb mussels, cleaned

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)

1 cup coconut milk

4 cups shrimp or fish stock (or water)

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon ground annatto seeds (or annatto powder) for color

1 medium eggplant, sliced

1 cup string beans, cut into 2-inch pieces

1/2 cup banana hearts, sliced (optional, can be substituted with cabbage)

1/4 cup toasted rice powder (optional, for thickening)

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the seafood: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the mussels, cooking them for 3-5 minutes until they open. Discard any mussels that do not open. Set aside the mussels and reserve the cooking liquid.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Create the peanut sauce: Add the peanut butter, coconut milk, shrimp or fish stock, fish sauce, soy sauce, and ground annatto seeds to the pot. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add the vegetables: Add the eggplant, string beans, and banana hearts to the pot, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Add the seafood: Gently add the shrimp, squid, fish fillets, and mussels to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through. If you want to thicken the sauce, add the toasted rice powder and stir well.
  6. Season: Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Serve: Serve the Seafood Kare-Kare hot with steamed rice and bagoong (fermented shrimp paste) on the side, if desired.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add chopped chili peppers or chili paste to the peanut sauce.

If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute seafood with tofu and a variety of vegetables.

The toasted rice powder is optional but adds thickness to the sauce. You can substitute with cornstarch if needed.

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