Oxtail Soup
Oxtail Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds oxtail
- 1 pound radish, peeled and cut into large pieces
- 1 bunch green onion, white parts separated and green parts sliced for garnish
- 1 onion, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled, optional
- 4 red dates
- 2 honey dates
- 4 slices ginger
- as needed water, to cover ingredients
- to taste salt
- to taste white pepper
- to taste chicken bouillon powder
For Serving
- as needed rice or noodles, cooked
- as needed fried shallots, for topping
- as needed green onion, sliced, for topping
- as needed white pepper, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Soak the oxtail in cold water for at least 30 minutes to draw out impurities. For best results, soak longer or overnight, changing the water periodically.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Drain the soaking water. Place the oxtail in a large pot or the Instant Pot insert. Add 2 slices of ginger and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil and boil for about 5 minutes to remove impurities. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Drain the oxtail and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 100
- 3
Add the blanched oxtail, halved onion, white parts of the green onion, garlic (if using), red dates, honey dates, and the remaining 2 slices of ginger to the Instant Pot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add enough water to just cover all the ingredients, ensuring the water level stays below the 'MAX' line of the Instant Pot.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Close and seal the Instant Pot lid. Set to pressure cook on HIGH for 45 minutes. Once cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 65 min
- 6
Once the pressure has fully released, carefully open the lid. Skim off any excess oil or fat from the surface of the broth. Remove and discard the cooked onion, white green onion parts, and ginger slices.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Add the prepared radish pieces to the Instant Pot. Select the 'Sauté' function and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the radish is tender.
⏱️ 20 min
- 8
Season the soup with salt, white pepper, and chicken bouillon powder to taste. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Serve the hot oxtail soup with cooked rice or noodles. Garnish each bowl with fried shallots, sliced green onion, and an extra sprinkle of white pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Oxtail Soup
- 2 pounds oxtail
- 1 pound radish, peeled and cut into large pieces
- 1 bunch green onion, white parts separated and green parts sliced for garnish
- 1 onion, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled, optional
- 4 red dates
- 2 honey dates
- 4 slices ginger
- as needed water, to cover ingredients
- to taste salt
- to taste white pepper
- to taste chicken bouillon powder
For Serving
- as needed rice or noodles, cooked
- as needed fried shallots, for topping
- as needed green onion, sliced, for topping
- as needed white pepper, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Soak the oxtail in cold water for at least 30 minutes to draw out impurities. For best results, soak longer or overnight, changing the water periodically.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Drain the soaking water. Place the oxtail in a large pot or the Instant Pot insert. Add 2 slices of ginger and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil and boil for about 5 minutes to remove impurities. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Drain the oxtail and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 100 - 3
Add the blanched oxtail, halved onion, white parts of the green onion, garlic (if using), red dates, honey dates, and the remaining 2 slices of ginger to the Instant Pot.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add enough water to just cover all the ingredients, ensuring the water level stays below the 'MAX' line of the Instant Pot.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Close and seal the Instant Pot lid. Set to pressure cook on HIGH for 45 minutes. Once cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 65 min - 6
Once the pressure has fully released, carefully open the lid. Skim off any excess oil or fat from the surface of the broth. Remove and discard the cooked onion, white green onion parts, and ginger slices.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Add the prepared radish pieces to the Instant Pot. Select the 'Sauté' function and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the radish is tender.
⏱️ 20 min - 8
Season the soup with salt, white pepper, and chicken bouillon powder to taste. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Serve the hot oxtail soup with cooked rice or noodles. Garnish each bowl with fried shallots, sliced green onion, and an extra sprinkle of white pepper.
⏱️ 5 min