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Braised Oxtail with Chestnuts Exclusive

Braised Oxtail with Chestnuts Exclusive

Sweet chestnuts and collagen-rich oxtail make autumn's coziest pairing: the oxtail is braised with ginger, star anise and cassia until spoon-tender, then joined by starchy chestnuts that soak up the glossy soy-braised gravy.

Instructions

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    Blanch the oxtail bones in cold water to remove the blood, then wash and set aside.

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    Ginger slices, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves set aside.

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    Prepare the chestnuts and set them aside.

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    Heat oil in a pan and add the spices to fry until fragrant.

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    Add the oxtail bones and stir-fry until fragrant.

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    A moderate amount of oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and salt.

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    Stir to evenly coat with color and flavor.

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    The sautéed oxtail bones are transferred into the pressure cooker.

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    Add an appropriate amount of water.

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    Bring the pressure cooker to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and cook under pressure for about 15-20 minutes.

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    Open the lid of the pressed oxtail bones.

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    Add the chestnuts and cook in a pressure cooker on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Oxtail
    to taste
  • chestnut
    to taste
  • Ginger
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • chopped green onions
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Star anise
    to taste
  • Cinnamon
    to taste
  • Bay leaf
    to taste
  • Peanut oil
    to taste
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • Oyster sauce
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste
  • dark soy sauce
    to taste