Savor the Comfort of Hawaii Style Oxtail Soup at Home

Experience the warmth of Hawaii Style Oxtail Soup, a hearty and nutritious dish perfect for gatherings.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 3

Resting Time 1

Total Time 3 45

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup

3 pounds Oxtails or beef shank as substitute
2 tablespoons Dried Orange Peel avoid pith or use fresh zest
2 pieces Star Anise substitute with five-spice powder in a pinch
2 inches Fresh Ginger opt for fresh for best flavor
1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
1 cup Raw Peanuts or use roasted unsalted peanuts
1 teaspoon Chili Pepper Flakes modify according to spice preference
1 bunch Mustard Greens can substitute with kale or Swiss chard

For Garnish

1 bunch Fresh Cilantro optional
2 stalks Green Onions optional

Equipment

Large Pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Parboil Oxtails: In a large pot, combine oxtails with water and boil for 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
Simmer Base: Return oxtails to pot with fresh water, orange peel, star anise, ginger, and salt. Boil then simmer for 1 hour.
Integrate Peanuts: Stir in raw peanuts and simmer for an additional 2-3 hours until oxtails are tender.
Rest for Flavor: Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and refrigerate overnight.
Final Touches: Reheat, add chili flakes and mustard greens, cooking for 5 minutes.
Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing with cilantro and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup is gluten-free and can be made a day in advance to enhance flavors. Adjust spice levels to preference.

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