Malaysian Oxtail Braise
A rich and flavorful oxtail braise in a Malaysian-inspired sauce, perfect for a hearty and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds oxtailcut into 2-inch pieces
- ●2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- ●1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ●2 whole star anise
- ●2 cups beef broth
- ●2 large potatoessliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the oxtail pieces in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
- 3
Remove the browned oxtail from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium and sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the tamarind paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar, and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the browned oxtail, beef broth, and sliced potatoes to the pot, and bring to a boil.
- 8
Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 9
Braise the oxtail for 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 10
Remove the pot from the oven and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve the oxtail hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.