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Oxtail Pho

4 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€€
from @briangelecooks6 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • oxtail (cut into segments)Meat1.5 kg
  • brown sugarPantry20 g
  • saltSpices10 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices5 g
  • oilPantry30 ml
  • cinnamon stickSpices1 piece
  • star aniseSpices4 pieces
  • coriander seedsSpices15 g
  • clove (optional)Spices3 pieces
  • cardamom (optional)Spices2 pieces
  • onion (halved)Produce2 pieces
  • fresh ginger (sliced)Produce60 g
  • garlic (cloves, smashed)Produce5 pieces
  • shallot (halved)Produce3 pieces
  • beef brothPantry3 litres
  • fish saucePantry60 ml
  • hoisin saucePantry30 ml
  • rice noodlesGrains400 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce30 g
  • lime (cut into wedges)Produce2 pieces
  • Thai basil (optional)Produce20 g
  • jalapeño (optional, sliced)Produce1 piece
  • bean sprouts (optional)Produce150 g

per serving

Nutrition

755kcal

Carbs
57 g
Proteins
53 g
Fat
35 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Sieve

step by step

Method

  1. Season and sear the oxtail

    • Pat the oxtail dry and season with salt, black pepper and brown sugar.
    • Heat the oil in a stockpot and sear the oxtail on all sides until deeply browned.
    • Set the oxtail aside.
    Step 1

  2. Toast the whole spices

    • In a dry frying pan, toast the cinnamon stick, star anise, coriander seeds and, if using, the clove and cardamom until fragrant.
    Step 2

  3. Char the aromatics

    • Char the onion, ginger, garlic and shallot in the frying pan until blackened at the edges.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer the broth

    • Return the oxtail to the stockpot with the toasted spices, charred aromatics and beef broth.
    • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently, skimming the surface regularly, until the oxtail is tender.
    Step 4

  5. Season the broth

    • Strain the broth and discard the aromatics and spices.
    • Stir in the fish sauce and hoisin sauce, then taste and adjust the seasoning.
    Step 5

  6. Cook the noodles

    • Soak or boil the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble and serve

    • Divide the noodles among bowls and top with the oxtail.
    • Ladle the hot broth over the top.
    • Serve with cilantro, lime wedges and, if using, Thai basil, jalapeño and bean sprouts.
    Step 7
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