Chinese Braised Oxtail

Easy

Prep Time 20 MinServings 4-6

INGREDIENTS

Olive Oil 1 tablespoon

Fresh Ginger 2 half inch slices

Garlic 6 cloves

Star Anise 4 pieces

Cloves 6 pieces

Bay Leaves 3 leaves

Cooking wine ½ cup

Dark Soy Sauce 2 tablespoons

Light Soy Sauce 3 tablespoons

Brown Sugar 1 tablespoon

Water 1 ½ cups

Sea Salt to taste

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.