One of the things I haven't done in the past is make my own Kare-kare. I found it too intimidating. Grinding peanuts for the sauce and preparing the numerous ingredients are just too much for one dish. We usually order from Barrio Fiesta or ask Vic's Tita to make for us. But visits from Vic's Tita and visits to Barrio are quite seldom these days. When I found this prepared mix in the grocery, I just had to try it out. It only called for 5 major ingredients: ox tail, pechay, string beans, eggplants. It seemed pretty easy. I just had to tenderize the meat. Saute it then add the sauce and veggies. I enhanced the flavor with Barrio Fiesta's peanut butter, some sugar, salt and pepper. I served it with Barrio's bagoong. What came out was not the same as the one they serve it restaurants. But it was good enough. Last night was a first for me. It will definitely not be the last.