Hawaiian Oxtail Soup

Hawaiian Oxtail Soup

210 min

Hawaiian Oxtail Soup is a type of clear soup prepared with Oxtails slowly cooked with aromatics alongside herbs and peanuts.

Ingredients

  • 2 kgs oxtails (approx. 6 large pieces)
  • 1/2 cup raw peanuts, skinned
  • 1 large white onion, quartered
  • 1 strip dried orange peel
  • 2 pcs whole star anise
  • 1/2 thumb sized fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • salt
  • red chili flakes (optional)
  • fresh coriander, chopped
  • spring onions, chopped
  • water
  • oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Generously season oxtails with salt, set it aside.

  2. 2

    In a pot heat oil on high heat, once it starts to smoke add the oxtails and brown it on all sides.

  3. 3

    Pour enough water to cover oxtails, add onion, dried orange peel, star anise and ginger. Bring to a boil and simmer in low heat for 2 1/2 hours, check liquid levels once in a while and add water if necessary.

  4. 4

    Add the peanuts and red chilli flakes, then continue to simmer for 30 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Taste and season with salt as required then turn heat off then place in serving bowls topped with generous amounts of fresh coriander and spring onions. Serve with rice.