Simmered Oxtail
Ingredients
1 lb. (500g) oxtail
1 tsp. sweet soybean paste
4 tbsp (60ml) vegetable oil
4 tsp. soy sauce
2 cloves star anise
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. scallions, shredded
6 cups (1,500 ml) beef stock
1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, shredded
1/4 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 tsp. garlic, sliced
1/4 tsp. MSG (optional)
Directions
- Wash the oxtail and cut crosswise through
the joints of the bone. Boil in water
to cover until tender. Remove and drain.
- Heat the oil in a wok to very hot, or
until the oil surface ripples. Add the
star anise and fry until fragrant. Discard
the star anise and add the scallions,
ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant,
and stir in the sweet soy bean paste.
Add the soy sauce, sugar, stock and oxtail
and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat
until the stock thickens. Add the MSG
(optional) and sprinkle with the sesame
oil. Remove and serve.
