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authentic jamaican oxtail recipe
- Total Time: 200 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
Experience the rich flavors of Jamaica with this tender Oxtail Stew! Slow-braised oxtail is glazed with a tangy tamarind sauce and finished with toasted coconut for a truly authentic dish.
Ingredients
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- 900g (2 lb) Oxtail, trimmed
- 5g (1 tsp) Salt
- 2g (½ tsp) Black Pepper
- 4g (1 tsp) Allspice
- 2g (½ tsp) Dried Thyme
- 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 15g (1 tbsp) Ginger, grated
- 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper, minced (optional)
- 200g (7 oz) Carrots, cut into 2cm pieces
- 300g (10 oz) Potatoes, quartered
- 240g (1 cup) Butter Beans, drained
- 960ml (4 cups) Beef Broth
- 480ml (2 cups) Water
- 30g (2 tbsp) Tomato Paste
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Soy Sauce
- 45g (3 tbsp) Tamarind Paste
- 50g (¼ cup) Brown Sugar
- 15g (¼ cup) Cilantro, chopped
- 20g (2 tbsp) Toasted Coconut Flakes
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Prepare Oxtail: Season oxtail with salt, pepper, allspice, and thyme.
- Sear Oxtail: Brown oxtail in oil in batches.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic, ginger, and pepper.
- Build Flavor Base: Stir in tomato paste and soy sauce.
- Combine & Simmer: Return oxtail to pot, add broth and water.
- Add Vegetables: Add carrots, potatoes, and butter beans.
- Slow Simmer: Simmer covered for 2-3 hours until tender.
- Prepare Glaze: Simmer tamarind paste, sugar, and soy sauce.
- Glaze & Caramelize: Brush oxtail with glaze and cook for 2 minutes.
- Final Seasoning: Adjust seasoning and garnish with cilantro and coconut.
Notes
For optimal flavor, allow the stew to rest overnight. The flavors will meld together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg