How to cook oxtail hotpot simply at home

How to cook delicious, simple oxtail hotpot without smelling the smell of beef for those who love beef hotpot , a dish that is both delicious and nutritious, giving the family a wonderful meal. With the following simple way to cook oxtail hotpot that Cua Na's Kitchen shares, let's go into the kitchen and make this dish right away.

Ingredients for cooking oxtail hot pot

• Oxtail: 1 kg
• Beef tendon: 500g
• Beef balls: 200g
• Taro: 300g
• Lotus root: 350g
• Pineapple: ½ fruit
• Lemongrass: 100g
• Purple onions: 10 bulbs
• Garlic: 5 cloves
• Lemon: 5 lemons
• Satay: 2 tablespoons
• Ginger: 1 branch
• White wine: 400ml
• Straw mushrooms: 300g
• Seasoning vegetables: coriander, coriander
• Common spices: salt, sugar, seasoning, colored oil,...
• Vegetable dip served with: banana ears, water spinach, water spinach, mushrooms....
• Rice noodle

Steps to cook oxtail hot pot

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

• When you buy oxtail, you put it on the stove and grill it until the skin turns golden brown. Or when you buy it, it's already pre-cooked, so when you get home, you just need to use a knife to scrape off all the burnt skin on the outside and then rinse with salt water. Rinse with clean water.
• Then cut the oxtail into bite-sized pieces, then take a pot of water, add a few slices of ginger, a little salt, then boil the oxtail. When the water boils, take the tail out and rinse with clean water and drain.
• You also wash the beef tendon with salt water until clean, then boil it with lemongrass, then take it out, soak it in ice water to cool, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
• Peel the taro and lotus root and cut it into bite-sized pieces. For the lotus root, when cutting it, put it in water with a squeeze of lemon to make the lotus root white and not black.
• Shallots and garlic are minced. Crush lemongrass and cut into pieces.

Step 2: Marinate the oxtail

• Put the oxtail in a bowl and marinate with ½ amount of minced onion and garlic, 2 tablespoons of satay, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of MSG, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and mix well. Let marinate for about 1 hour. If you have time, marinate longer.
• Put a pan on the stove, add oil of even color, when the oil is hot, add shallots and minced garlic, crushed lemongrass and fry until golden brown, then add beef tendon and oxtail, stir well, then add mushrooms and add a little seasoning. seasoning seeds, stir-fry well for about 5 minutes then turn off the stove.

Step 3: Cook hotpot

Put a pot of water on the stove until the water boils, then add the oxtail and beef tendon to the pan and stir-fry until it sprouts. Add the beef balls and cook until it boils again. Add the lotus root and taro to cook, stew until the potatoes are soft, then season to taste. Taste to taste, then turn off the stove and add cilantro and coriander on top to scoop out and enjoy.

How to choose delicious oxtail for hot pot cooking

Oxtail is a popular food in hot pot dishes, with a special flavor and delicious meat. To choose fresh and delicious oxtail suitable for hot pot cooking, you can refer to the following steps:

• Buy oxtail from a reliable place: Choose to buy oxtail from reputable butcher shops or supermarkets to ensure quality and food safety.
• Choose oxtail with bright colors: The quality of oxtail can be seen through its color. Choose pieces of oxtail meat that are bright red, not black or brown.
• Check for fat and cartilage: If you like fatty oxtail, choose cuts of meat with a little white fat. At the same time, check for too much cartilage, as a little cartilage is normal, but too much cartilage can ruin the taste of the dish.
• Choose fresh oxtail: Fresh oxtail often has a unique aroma. Check the smell of oxtail before buying. If there is an unpleasant or foul odor, avoid purchasing.
• Size and weight: If you want large, plump pieces of oxtail meat, choose an oxtail that is the right size and weight for your needs.

After choosing fresh oxtail, pay attention to cleaning and storing it properly to ensure food safety. Before cooking hot pot, wash the oxtail and remove unwanted parts such as excess fat or a lot of cartilage.

Notes to cook delicious oxtail hotpot

• To make the hot pot soup delicious, you should fry the taro first so that when you add it to the hot pot water, it won't be crushed.
• When cutting the lotus root, put it in a bowl of diluted lemon juice to prevent it from browning and when cooked, the lotus root will become crispy white and more beautiful.
• If your home has a pressure cooker, use a pressure cooker to cook the oxtail and tendons so they will become softer and won't take much time.

What vegetables should you eat with oxtail hotpot?

Oxtail hotpot can be combined with many different vegetables depending on personal preferences and region. Below are some popular vegetables often used to serve with oxtail hotpot:

• Coriander: Coriander has a unique aroma and creates a highlight for oxtail hot pot. You can add coriander to hot pot or use it as a raw vegetable to wrap meat.
• Lettuce: Lettuce is fresh, crunchy and suitable for wrapping grilled beef or filling a hot pot bowl.
• Basil: Basil has a unique flavor and pleasant aroma. Putting a little basil in a bowl of hot pot will add richness and freshness.
• Choysum: Choysum has soft leaves and a sweet taste. If you like mustard greens, add some bok choy to the hot pot to add deliciousness and freshness.
• Celery: Celery has a slightly spicy taste and a characteristic aroma. You can add celery to the hot pot to enhance the flavor.
• Other green vegetables: In addition to the vegetables mentioned above, you can also use other green vegetables such as water spinach, spinach, squash blossom, mustard greens, bok choy, watercress, bok choy, cabbage, etc. needed... to increase the variety of flavors and nutrients in oxtail hot pot.

Choose and combine vegetables according to personal preferences and add spices and sauces to create a delicious and nutritious bowl of oxtail hotpot.

With the above recipe instructions that Bep Cua Na has instructed, you can easily make this delicious and attractive oxtail hot pot dish at home. The delicious and rich hot pot broth served with vegetables and vermicelli is extremely wonderful. Wishing you success in making this oxtail hotpot dish.