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Vegan Kare-Kare

This Kare Kare is packed with colorful veggies, completely cholesterol-free, and guilt-free too!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 467kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

  • 250 grams extra firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 small yellow onion peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled, crushed and minced
  • 7 pieces soy meat protein or seitan *
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2-3 cups of water
  • 1 tablespoon annatto powder
  • 3 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1-2 fresh banana blossom buds**
  • 2 medium eggplants cut into 3 inch wedge shapes
  • 5 string beans cut into 2-3 inches
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 stalk bok choy sliced into halves separate the bok choy leaves and stems
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes, then deep fry until golden brown. Set aside.

Making the Kare Kare:

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.  Add onions and  minced garlic until it becomes transparent.
  • Add the soy protein meat or seitan and cook on both sides until it turns a darker brown. 
  • Mix in the tofu, soy sauce and let it sit for about 2-3 minutes. Then mix in the water and cover the pan with a lid until it boils.
  • Add the annatto powder, bean paste and mix.  Then mix in the peanut butter and allow it to simmer by turning down the heat to low and putting a lid.
  • Add brown sugar and mix well. Check the thickness of the sauce and if it's too thick add water gradually.
  • Add banana blossom bud cover the pan until it softens it will be about 8-10 mins.
  • Add eggplant and string beans and cover for 3 to 5 mins.
  • Add the coconut milk, bok choy, season with salt and pepper and cover with the lid for 3 minutes.
  • Best served with steamed white rice.

Notes

* If using magic meat or any dried soy protein, follow directions to rehydrate. 
**If you cannot find fresh banana blossom, canned works too. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 6mg
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