1kg (2 lb 3 oz) beef osso bucco (beef shanks)
sea salt and ground black pepper, to season
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1½ tbsp annatto seeds*
2 brown onions, sliced
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1.5 litres (1.6 qt) beef stock
2 tbsp sticky rice (also called glutinous rice)
1 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts
4 medium-sized Japanese eggplant
¼ cup smooth peanut butter
250g (9 oz) snake or green beans, cut into 5cm (2”) pieces
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
steamed rice, to serve