Braised Oxtail

Ingredients // 4 servings

• Oxtail 2kg $41
• Green onion 1 large stalk $0.65
• Onion 1 $0.51
• Garlic 10 $0.58
• Peppercorns 10 $0.04
• Bay leaves 2 $0.07
• Ginger 2 slices (optional) $0.07
• Garlic chives a little $0.22

Sauce

• Soy sauce 5 tbsp $0.27
• Vinegar 5 tbsp $0.11
• Oyster sauce 1 tbsp $0.11
• Gochugaru 3 tbsp $0.43
• Allulose or sugar 4 tbsp $0.58
• Mustard a little $0.04
• Oxtail stock 50ml $0.00
• Water 200ml · 1 paper cup $0.00
• Sesame oil 3 tbsp $0.87
• Sesame seeds 2 tbsp $0.29
• Black pepper plenty $0.04

Total // $45 4 servings · $11 each

Steps //

1. 01 Soak the oxtail in cold water for 2~3 hours to draw out the blood, with 1 tbsp sugar, changing the water as you go. Why Getting the blood and scum out completely is what keeps it from tasting gamey.
2. 02 Blanch 5~10 minutes in boiling water, then rinse off the scum and fat in cold water.
3. 03 Put the oxtail in a pot with the green onion, onion, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaves.
4. 04 Cover with water, bring to a boil, then drop to low and simmer until tender. Why About 40 minutes in a pressure cooker, about 1 hour 30 minutes in a regular pot.
5. 05 Top up the water as it reduces so the oxtail stays submerged.
6. 06 While it simmers, mix all the sauce ingredients.
7. 07 Plate the oxtail, top with chives and pour the sauce over. Why The leftover stock makes a good soup with just salt and pepper.