Thai Oxtail Braised Stew
A rich and zesty Thai-inspired oxtail stew made with braised oxtail and a blend of spices.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds oxtailcut into 2-inch pieces
- ●2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauce
- ●1 tablespoon sugar
- ●2 cups chicken broth
- ●1 cup coconut milk
- ●1/4 cup Thai basilchopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the oxtail in batches, about 5 minutes per batch.
- 3
Remove the browned oxtail from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and cook the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the fish sauce and sugar and stir to combine.
- 8
Add the browned oxtail back to the pot and pour in the broth.
- 9
Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- 10
Braise for 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 11
Stir in the coconut milk and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- 12
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 13
Serve hot, garnished with Thai basil.