The aroma of the African oxtail stew fills the house as it cooks.
Moreover, the moisture from the boiling meat and bones can warm up the room.
The recipe below explains how to make oxtail stew with potatoes.
Braised oxtail served with mashed potatoes and veggies (1st plate) and oxtail curry (2nd plate). Photo: @pretty_basic_kitchen, @DelMonteKitchenomics (modified by author)Source: UGC
you’re free to adjust recipes by removing some spices, but do not touch the main ingredients.
The bones and meat take around two hours to tenderize.
Award-winning cookbook authorNeo Nontsoshared suggestions for side dishes to accompany oxtail stew.
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Her oxtail recipe is the first recipe in her cookbook Dine With Neo.
After that, you might treat yourself to deliciousSouth African dessertslike the koeksisters.
Are Oxtails good for you?
Oxtails frying in a pot. GIF: youtube.com, giphy.com (modified by author)Source: UGC
Oxtail stew is excellent for human health.
The meat stew has proteins, and the bone marrow contains calcium and iron.
The gelatin in the oxtail meat combats muscle inflammation and adds good bacteria to your gastrointestinal tract.
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Why are oxtails so expensive?
Oxtails are pretty pricey because of increased demand.
Nevertheless, the cost should encourage you to prepare it.
Oxtail stew served on a plate. GIF: youtube.com, giphy.com (modified by author)Source: UGC
you’ve got the option to cut off some spices from your stewedoxtail recipefromSouth Africa.
This way, you could save money for more oxtails.
Oxtail meat comes from a cows tail weighing 7 and 8 pounds (3.18-3.6kgs).
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You remove the skin and cut it into pieces.
Each piece contains bone marrow.
you’re free to stew, braise, or boil them to make soup.
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A relatively long time is required to cook them.
What does oxtail taste like?
Oxtail taste like any other spiced Africanbeef stew.
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Add spices and herbs (fresh or dried) to enrich the taste.
Who eats oxtail?
Everyone can eat Oxtail curry regardless of age, gender, or race.
The stew features in traditional and modern hotels globally.
This oxtail stew recipe in South Africa is the easiest way to prepare this meal.
Cooking Potjiekos is almost similar to preparing oxtails.
For instance, both recipes require a prolonged boiling time.
you’re free to prepare Potjiekos with lamb, pork, or poultry meat.
Learning how to make it with beef will give you an easy time when using other meat types.
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