Bo Kho Oxtail

Bho Kho Oxtail
  • Difficulty: 3
  • Serves: 2
  • Prep: 15 min
  • Cook: 1.5 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 2.5 Lbs Oxtails
  • 1 Tsp Five-Spice Powder
  • 1 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1⁄2 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 Ea Stalk Lemongrass, Minced
  • 4 Ea Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1 Ea Onion, Diced
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 12 Oz Coconut Water
  • 2 Ea Star Anise, Whole
  • 1 Ea Cinnamon Stick
  • 3 Ea Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into Chunks
  • 1 Tbsp Gluten Free Soy Sauce Or Coconut Aminos
  • 6 Oz Rice Or Shirataki Noodles

GARNISH

  • Cilantro
  • Thai Basil Leaves
  • Mint
  • Fried Shallots (see recipe)
  • Lime Wedges

Steps

  • 1 Heat the oil in a pressure cooker over high heat.
  • 2 Add the beef, browning on all sides.
  • 3 Add five-spice powder, salt, ground black pepper, chili powder, and paprika.
  • 4 Add the onions and carrots and cook until translucent.
  • 5 Add the minced lemongrass, ginger and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • 6 Add the fish sauce.
  • 7 Add the tomato paste.
  • 8 Stir and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • 9 Add the water, coconut water, coconut aminos, star anise, and chilli paste.
  • 10 Seal the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 1 hour.
  • 11 Strain everything out, discarding the star anise, any large chunks of lemongrass, and cinnamon sticks.
  • 12 If you like soup, you can serve at this stage, otherwise reduce the broth until a sauce forms.
  • 13 Garnish with cilantro, basil, mint, lime wedges, and fried shallots.
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Gil Butler

Chef Gil Butler is the owner of Primal Chef,  specializing in making healthy food taste good, and making healthier versions of your favorite foods. 

He's a graduate of Seattle Culinary Academy and has worked with clients ranging from busy families to business executives and Hollywood producers.

Chef Gil is the former Executive Chef at Dave Asprey's 40 Years of Zen. He has also served as head chef for high net-worth private family households, managing their kitchens and other chefs. 

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