Chinese Braised Oxtails

Name: Chinese Braised Oxtails
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 pounds meaty oxtails ((cut into 2 to 3 inch thick pieces)); 1 tablespoon oil; 2 half-inch thick slices of fresh ginger; 6 cloves garlic; 3-4 pieces star anise; 6 cloves; 3 bay leaves; ½ cup Shaoxing wine; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 3 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rock sugar ((you can substitute regular sugar)); 1 1/2 cups water; Salt ((to taste))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h 30min

Authentic Chinese braised oxtails in soy sauce and spices cooked until they're tender and extremely flavorful, this oxtail recipe is as good or much better than any oxtail stew you've ever tried!

Updated at: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:42:30 GMT