Oxtail soup
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| Type | Soup or stew |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Various |
| Main ingredients | Beef tails |
Oxtail soup is a soup made with beef tails. The use of the word "ox" in this context is a legacy of nomenclature; no specialized stock of beef animals are used and tails may come from bovines other than oxen. Different versions of oxtail soup exist: an ethnic dish of the American South which traces its lineage back to the pre-revolutionary war era; Korean; Chinese; a fried/barbecued oxtail combined with a soup variation which is a popular dish in Indonesia, where it is called sop buntut; and a thick, rich, gravy-like soup popular in the United Kingdom since the 18th century. Creole oxtail soup is made from a tomato base with oxtails, potatoes, green beans, corn, mirepoix, garlic, and herbs and spices.
Chinese oxtail soup
[edit]Though translated literally as "oxtail soup" (牛尾汤 Niúwěi tāng), this version of the dish is somewhere between a soup and a stew. One of the defining characteristics of oxtail soup is that it contains a large mass of solid ingredients rather than ingredients that have been diced or shredded, as is the norm with Chinese soup. Chunks of oxtail, potato, carrots, cabbage, tomato, and mushrooms are mixed in water, and salted to taste. The mixture should be heated at a slow boil, to allow time for the ingredients to release their flavors. In particular, the tomatoes and potatoes should largely disintegrate into the water, giving the broth a reddish-orange coloration and thickening it. As to be expected, oils from the oxtail lend most of the flavor. The soup is served with all of the ingredients.
Hawaii oxtail soup
[edit]In the Hawaii version, the ingredients, preparation, and flavor is very reminiscent of Vietnamese pho broth.[1] The broth has a sweet and subtle flavor of star anise, a common signature of oxtail soup in Hawaii popularized by Kapiolani Coffee Shop.[2][3] In addition to star anise, common spices include ginger, onions, chen pi (dried citrus peel), peppercorns and bay leaves. Fish sauce or whisky are sometimes added to the broth.[4] Raw peanuts, dried shiitake mushrooms, and mustard cabbage are often stewed with the soup. The soup is garnished with scallions and cilantro, with fresh grated ginger and soy sauce for dipping or as a condiment.[5] Contemporary versions also offer the dish in the form of ramen and pho.[6][7]
Indonesian oxtail soup
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In Indonesian cuisine, oxtail soup (Indonesian: sop buntut) is a popular dish. It is made of slices of fried or barbecued oxtail, served with vegetables in a rich but clear beef broth. It contains boiled potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, leek, celery, fried shallots and dried black mushrooms. Indonesian sop buntut is seasoned with shallot, garlic and native spices such as black pepper, nutmeg, and clove. A relatively new variant is called sop buntut goreng (fried oxtail soup), where the oxtail is seasoned, fried and served dry; the soup is served in a separate bowl. The dish is commonly eaten with rice and accompanied by sambal, sweet soy sauce and lime juice. Some restaurants specialize in oxtail soup, among them being the Bogor Café in the Hotel Borobudur in Central Jakarta.[8]
The dish is also eaten in Malaysia, where it is known as sup ekor.[9]
Korean oxtail soup
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Korean oxtail soup, called kkori-gomtang (꼬리곰탕), is a type of gomguk (beef bone soup). It is colloquially known as "bone soup". The broth is made with raw oxtail, garlic, salt, black pepper, green onions and other typical Korean flavors. The soup must be simmered at low heat for several hours to soften the meat and make the broth. During this time, the layer of fat must be regularly skimmed from the surface of the pot and discarded. The final result is a rich beef broth with a garlic taste and bits of soft meat.
Canned
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A canned condensed oxtail soup was formerly available from the Campbell Soup Company. Oxtail is a popular variety of Heinz soups in the United Kingdom.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Nakama-Mitsunaga, Eleanor (2002). "Key Ingredient". archives.starbulletin.com. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Kam, Nadine (March 5, 2006). "Asahi Grill is hybrid of old and new". archives.starbulletin.com. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Tonouchi, Lee A. (8 July 2019). "Battle of Two Legendary Oxtail Soups". Honolulu Magazine. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Enomoto, Ken (November 6, 1996). "Kapiolani tails No. 1 in the bowls". archives.starbulletin.com. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Hawaii's Famous Oxtail Soup". Onolicious Hawaiʻi. 6 November 2020.
- ^ Young, Jackie M (2008). "Try thai in the spirit of adventure". archives.starbulletin.com. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Taketa, Mari (27 January 2022). "You Voted: Here's Your Top 5 Oxtail Soups on O'ahu". Honolulu Magazine. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Tifa Asrianti (16 January 2011). "Tasty oxtail soup at Bogor Café". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta. Archived from the original on 12 January 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Sup Ekor". 12 February 2020.
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