RECIPE: Braised oxtail with red wine & butter beans
You can make this dish spicy or not - depending on your preference - just leave out the chillies and curry powder or add more if you feel the need for that extra zing. Either way, it's vrek lekker!
10 June 2018 - 00:01
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
1-2 kg free-range oxtail, cut into pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
30-45ml (2-3 tbsp) vegetable oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 brown onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
5ml (1 tsp) chopped fresh thyme
15ml (1 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
2.5ml (½ tsp) smoked paprika
2 whole chillies (optional)
15ml (1 tbsp) tomato paste
5-6 whole allspice (pimento)
5ml (1 tsp) medium curry powder or more, adjust to preference (optional)
1 litre beef stock
3 glasses full-bodied red wine (two for the pot, one for the cook!)
2 cans (450g each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 handful chopped fresh parsley or sprigs fresh thyme
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