Tender Oxtail Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup cilantro stems.
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Salt as you like.
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika.
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1 kg oxtail.
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Vegetable oil for frying.
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2 tablespoons curry powder.
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1 large tomato, chopped.
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2 tablespoons tomato paste.
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1 tablespoon garlic, minced finely.
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1 tablespoon onion powder.
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Chillies for heat, adjust to taste.
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1 tablespoon ginger, minced well.
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1 teaspoon ground cumin.
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1 red onion, chopped small.
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1 tablespoon brown sugar.
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2 bay leaves.
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1 tablespoon coriander powder.
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 4 fresh sprigs.
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1 tablespoon garlic powder.
# Instructions:
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Brown the oxtail in oil until golden on the outside. Take it out and set on a plate.
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In the same pot, toss in the onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, and cilantro stems. Cook until you smell the aroma and they’re soft.
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Mix in the tomato, tomato paste, bay leaves, and spices. Stir well and let it cook until it’s thick and rich.
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Put the oxtail back into the pot with enough water or stock to cover. Simmer covered on very low heat for about 5 hours, topping up with liquid as needed.
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Take out the bay leaves, add fresh cilantro on top, and it’s ready to dig in.
# Notes:
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Pick oxtails that are similar in size and loaded with meat.
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Browning the meat boosts the taste.
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Don’t let the sauce get too thin.