RECIPE:Chinese Braised Oxtail
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: More than an hour
Serves 4
Ingredients
Olive Oil1 tablespoon
Fresh Ginger2 half inch slices
Garlic6 cloves
Star Anise4 pieces
Cloves6 pieces
Bay Leaves3 leaves
Cooking wine½ cup
Dark Soy Sauce2 tablespoons
Light Soy Sauce3 tablespoons
Brown Sugar1 tablespoon
Water1 ½ cups
Sea Saltto taste
Cooking directions
Clean the oxtails and pat them dry. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and brown them on all sides.
Remove the oxtails and set aside on a plate. To the pot, add the ginger, garlic, star anise, cloves, and bay leaves. Cook for about 2 minutes.
Now it’s time to add cooking wine, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, water, and salt.
Add the oxtails back to the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, depending on how tender you like your oxtails. Check halfway through and add more water if needed.
Uncover, and continue simmering for another 30 minutes until the meat is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir occasionally and add additional water if necessary to avoid sticking.