Soy Braised Oxtail
with Carrot and Daikon
- Serves 4
6 pieces oxtail
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large onions, 1 inch dice
1 bag carrot nubs
1 large daikon, peeled, roll cut
1 head of garlic, split
4 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch dice
2 cups red wine
2 cups naturally brewed soy sauce
2 star anise
4 limes, juiced
water to cover
Steamed white rice/brown rice for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Canola oil for cooking
Season oxtail with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. Coat a stock pot
over medium heat lightly with oil, brown the oxtail, it should take about 8
minutes, and set aside. In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, daikon,
garlic and celery for 2 minutes and season. Deglaze with red wine and
naturally brewed soy sauce. Add star anise, lime juice and oxtail. Add water
to cover and check for flavor. Simmer for 2 hours. Serve with steamed
white/brown rice.