Ep.2 Kare Kare ala Panda Express Ingredients
Beef: * 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, thinly sliced Marinade & Coating: * 2 egg whites * 1 Tbsp kosher salt * 1 Tbsp garlic powder * 2 tsp black pepper * 1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch (or enough to coat) Kare Kare Sauce: * 3 cups (720ml) water * 4 Tbsp annatto seeds * 1 medium onion, diced * 3 garlic cloves, minced * 1 tsp fish sauce (to taste) * 1 tsp sugar (to taste) * 1 cup (240g) peanut butter * 1.5 beef bouillon cubes * Salt, to taste Vegetables: * Bok choy * Green beans * 1 eggplant, cut into sticks Optional Garnish: * Bagoong (Filipino shrimp paste) Instructions 1. Marinate & Fry Beef:
Marinate beef with egg whites, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Toss in cornstarch to coat. Deep fry at 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes or until golden. Set aside. 2. Fry Eggplant:
Deep fry eggplant sticks for 2.5 minutes or until tender and browned. Drain on paper towels. 3. Make the Sauce:
In a pot over low to medium heat, sauté annatto seeds in 2 Tbsp oil for 2–3...