Non vegKorea
Kkori gomtang
Oxtail simmered for hours into a rich, clear broth. Slow, sticky and deeply restorative.
240 minTime
49 gProtein each
mildSpice
2hPlan ahead. Soak for 2 hours first; the 240 minutes come after.
Oxtail patienceMake it your way
Grandma's wayOxtail simmered for hours into a clear broth.
The original615kcalsame
49 gproteinsame
2 gfibresame
240minutessame
Oxtail1 kg oxtail pieces
Water12 cups
Radish (daikon radish, mooli)a large chunk
Onion1, halved
Garlic10 cloves
Gingera thumb, sliced
Spring onion (green onion, scallion)4 stalks, chopped
Salt1½ tsp, to serve
Black pepperto serveMethod
- 1Soak the oxtail in cold water for 2 hours, changing it twice.
- 2Blanch 10 minutes, drain and rinse each piece.
- 3Simmer with fresh water, radish, onion, garlic and ginger for 3 1/2 hours, topping up water.
- 4Chill if you can and lift off the set fat; slice the radish and reheat with the oxtail.
- 5Serve with spring onion, salt and pepper at the table.
Serve it like thisServe a couple of oxtail pieces in a deep bowl of broth with radish and spring onion, rice and kkakdugi alongside.