Chinese Oxtail Stew Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add oxtails pieces to boiling water to get rid of impurities.

step 2

• STEP 1.Boil the oxtail for 5 minutes. Take it out of the pot and rinse under cold running water. Discard the boiled water. Strain and keep aside.

step 3

• STEP 1.In the slow cooker first add 5 lb prepared oxtail, then 6 celery stalks cut into 1 ½ inch chunks, 2 large carrots cut into 1 inch chunks, 1 inch ginger halved, 5 cloves garlic smashed, 1 tbsp fermented black bean, 3 pieces soaked chinese dried lemon peel (optional) and 1 onion cut into thick slices.

step 4

• STEP 1.Add 1 ½ litre hot water. (quantity of water will depend in the capacity of the slow cooker)

step 5

• STEP 1.Switch the slow cooker on to ‘high’ and cook for 2 hours followed by 2 to 3 hours on ‘low’.

step 6

• STEP 1.After 1 ½ hour, check the stew. Add 3 potatoes cut into ⅛ ths. Adjust the water by adding more hot water if the level has dropped.

step 7

• STEP 1.Add 1 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil. Stir gently to ensure the ingredients blend together.

step 8

• STEP 1.Add 6 tbsp cornstarch with 1 ½ cup of water to get a smooth mixture. After a few minutes add cornstarch water to the stew.

step 9

• STEP 1.Cover the pot and continue to cook for another hour. Turn off the slow cooker.