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Korean oxtail soup

The Ultimate Guide To Oxtail Soup, Stew and Ragu

Oxtail soup is an easy meal to make and a delicious way to get the nutrients you need, but with so many recipes out there to choose from, which one should you cook? To help you decide, check out this recipe collection!

Hawaiian oxtail soup Recipe

One of our all-time favorite soup recipes is Hawaiian oxtail soup. It is a rich and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter evening. Oxtails are a type of beef that is usually very fatty, but they are also very flavorful. In this recipe, the oxtails are simmered in a broth with lots of vegetables, including kale and fresh ginger. The result is a delicious and hearty soup that will warm your body and soul. Give this easy and tasty Hawaiian oxtail soup a try! It is packed with flavor and can be made with no effort using simple ingredients.

Ingredients:

Add 2 lb oxtail
-2 whole star anise
-2 inch ginger piece, sliced thinly
-1 tbsp salt (add more to taste)
-1/2 cup shelled raw or roasted peanuts (optional)
-1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes (or more to taste)
-3 cups chopped fresh kale
-water
-green onions (for garnish)
-cilantro (for garnish)

How to prepare:

1. Season the oxtails with salt and pepper.
2. In a large pot, brown the oxtails in a small amount of oil over medium-high heat. This will take about 8 minutes.
3. Add the star anise, ginger, peanuts, chili pepper flakes and 3 cups of water.
4. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Add the kale and green onions and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

Serve hot with rice on the side if desired. Garnish with green onions, slices of fresh ginger and cilantro if desired.

Korean oxtail soup Recipe

Korean oxtail soup is one of the most popular soups in Korea. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that can be enjoyed either cold or hot. The key to making perfect Korean oxtail soup is to use high-quality oxtails that are slowly simmered in stock until they are very tender. You also need to add a variety of spices, such as ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, to give the soup a delicious flavor. Some optional ingredients you can add to enhance the flavor of your Korean oxtail soup include fresh ginger, green onion, and mushrooms.

Ingredients:

-3 pounds oxtails, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
-1 onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon grated ginger
Add 1 teaspoon soy sauce
-1 teaspoon sugar
-1 teaspoon sesame oil
-2 tablespoons chicken stock or water
-1 carrot, julienned
-1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)

How to prepare:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté onions and garlic in oil until softened.
2. Add ginger, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
3. Stir in chicken stock or water.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Add the oxtails and carrots.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour or until the oxtails are very tender.
7. If desired, add green onion before serving.

Jamaican Oxtail Soup Recipe

Jamaican oxtail soup is a delicious and warming winter soup that warms your belly. This recipe is easy to follow and will result in a delicious, hearty bowl of soup that will fill you up and keep you warm like you are in Jamaica but this all winter long.

Ingredients:

-3 pound oxtails, cut into 1′ pieces
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 small onion, diced
-2 celery stalks, diced
-2 carrots, diced
-1 garlic cloves, minced
-1 teaspoon ground ginger
-4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
-1/2 cup tomato paste
-3 scallions (green parts only), chopped
-1 red pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
-Jamaican jerk seasoning (see notes)
-Salt and black pepper to taste
-Cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)

How to prepare:

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the oxtails and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, scallions (green parts only), red pepper (if using), Jamaican seasoning and salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the chicken stock or vegetable stock.
6. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 30 minutes.

Note to make your own Jamaican seasoning combine:

-cumin
nutmeg
-smoked paprika
cinnamon
-red pepper flakes
-cayenne pepper
-brown sugar for a well rounded depth of flavor.

Serve hot with cilantro leaves if desired.

Southern oxtail recipe

Southern oxtail is a popular dish in many parts of the world, including the United States. It is a highly sought-after dish because of its tender and savory meat. This recipe provides instructions on how to prepare southern oxtail and is sure to please.

Ingredients:

-2 1/2 pounds beef oxtails
-1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
-2 tsp salt
-1 tsp freshly cracked or ground black pepper
-3/4 cup vegetable oil
-3 cups beef broth OR water
-1 cup sour cream
-1 large yellow onion sliced
-2 carrots, peeled and diced
-2 celery stalks, diced
-3 cloves of fresh garlic minced
-parsley flakes

How to prepare:

1. Cut the oxtails into 1-inch pieces.
2. In a large resealable bag, combine the flour, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the oxtails and shake to coat evenly.
4. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
5. Add the oxtails and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley flakes, salt to taste and bake for 5 minutes more.
7. Pour in the beef broth or water, sour cream and some more Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil.
7. Lower the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Serve hot with rice or mashed potatoes and some parsley flakes on top.

Make oxtail ragu

Making oxtail ragu is a complicated and time-consuming process, but it is well worth it. Oxtail can be quite tough, so it needs to be cooked slowly over low heat in order to achieve the perfect texture. The key to a great oxtail ragu is using quality ingredients and taking your time to ensure that everything comes together perfectly.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to make the perfect oxtail ragu from start to finish. We’ll tell you what ingredients you need and how to prepare them, including tips on how to get the most out of your oxtails. Once everything is ready, we’ll walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to cook the ragu until it’s perfectly tender.

So whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner option or something more complex and specialized, this recipe has got you covered.

Ingredients:

-3 ½ pounds beef oxtail, cut into 2-inch sections
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-Salt and freshly ground black pepper
-1 large yellow onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
-¼ cup sherry vinegar
-4 cups tomato sauce or puree, or more if desired
-2 cups chicken broth, or enough to cover the oxtails
-1 cup all purpose flour
-1 teaspoon rosemary
Add 1 teaspoon thyme
-1 teaspoon oregano
-1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
-¼ teaspoon red chili flakes

How to prepare:

1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the oxtail sections and cook until browned all over, about 5 minutes per side.
3. remove the bones and season the oxtails with salt and black pepper, then transfer them to a bowl.
4. Add the onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
6. Pour in the sherry vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7. Return the oxtails to the skillet and pour in the tomato sauce or puree.
8. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups of chicken broth and the all purpose flour until smooth. 10. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir until thickened.
11. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low again and simmer for 10 more minutes, or until cooked through and has become a thick and hearty sauce.
12. Stir in rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, red chili flakes and any additional herbs you may want (such as parsley).

Serve hot over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes.

Oxtail curry recipe

If you’re looking for a hearty and soul-warming dish, look no further than oxtail curry. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in a short amount of time.

Ingredients:

– 1 ½ lbs. oxtail
-1 onion, diced
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1 tbs. curry
-1 tsp. ground ginger
-some slices of fresh ginger
-1 green chili pepper, diced (optional)
-3 cups chicken stock
-1 cup Basmati rice (optional)

How to prepare:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Add the onion, garlic, curry, ginger and chili pepper to a pot on the stove with the oxtail bones and stock.
3. Once the mixture has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 2 hours.
4. After two hours have passed, it is time to stir in some fresh ginger and green chili peppers.
5. Finally, add some rice into the stew and allow it all to cook for another 10 minutes or so.

When finished cooking, plate the oxtail rice curry from the pot and serve with some naan bread on the side.

Conclusion

For a hearty, warming dish to feed a crowd, oxtail is a great option. This dish is versatile and can be made with a variety of different ingredients, so there’s sure to be a version that fits your specific tastes.

Oxtail soup is perfect for cold winter days or for when you have guests over and want to serve something substantial but don’t want to spend too much time cooking. It also makes an excellent meal on its own or as part of a larger dinner menu. So whether you’re new to this soupy favorite or you’ve been enjoying it for years, make sure to check out our ultimate recipes to oxtail soups so that you can get the most out of it!