Oxtail Delight
A mouth-watering stew featuring tender oxtail pieces simmered to perfection with vegetables and a rich broth, offering a hearty taste of Filipino tradition.
Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 3 hoursServes: 6
Ingredients
Oxtail
3 lbs
Vegetable oil
2 tbsp
Garlic (minced)
4 cloves
Onion (chopped)
1 large
Tomatoes (diced)
2 medium
Fish sauce
2 tbsp
Peanut butter
1/2 cup
Eggplant (sliced)
1 large
Green beans
1 cup
Banana heart (sliced)
1 cup
Water
6 cups
Salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste
Annatto powder
1 tsp
Instructions
1. Wash and pat dry the oxtail pieces.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
4. Add oxtail and sear until browned on all sides.
5. Stir in tomatoes and cook until softened.
6. Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
7. Add fish sauce and annatto powder, stirring well.
8. Let simmer for about 2-3 hours or until oxtail is tender.
9. Stir in peanut butter, eggplant, green beans, and banana heart.
10. Cook for another 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
11. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
12. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently in a saucepan over medium heat, adding a splash of water as needed to loosen the sauce.
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