Melt-in-Your-Mouth Braised Oxtail with Fresh Herbs
A hearty and comforting dish where oxtail slowly simmers until falling off the bone. Fresh cilantro, golden garlic and tomato meld into a rich, aromatic sauce — perfect served over white rice or creamy mashed potatoes.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) oxtail, cut into pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 5 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced
- Salt to taste
- Ground cumin to taste
- White pepper or pepper of your choice
- Sweet paprika (optional)
- 1.5 liters (6 cups) boiling water
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Directions
- 1
Soak the oxtail pieces in salted water for 30 minutes, then drain well.
- 2
Trim away any excess visible fat from the meat.
- 3
Heat oil in a large pressure cooker over high heat. Add crushed garlic and half the parsley, sauté until lightly golden.
- 4
Add the oxtail pieces and sear over high heat, turning regularly, until well browned on all sides and no blood remains.
- 5
Once all the liquid has evaporated, add the chopped onion and cook until golden and softened.
- 6
Add the diced tomato and red bell pepper, cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt, cumin, white pepper and half the cilantro.
- 8
Pour in 1.5 liters of boiling water, cover and cook under pressure for at least 1 hour.
- 9
Check the meat — it should be very tender and falling off the bone.
- 10
Uncover and let the sauce thicken over medium heat. Off the heat, stir in the remaining fresh cilantro.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an even richer flavor, make this a day ahead — it tastes even better reheated. Serve with white rice or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
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