Best Easy Oxtail Soup Chinese Style Recipe

Meaty oxtail is slow-braised in a ginger-spiced broth until fall-off-the-bone tender. This rich, protein-packed family soup is deeply flavorful and yields a gorgeous, gelatinous broth.

Cook 240 min Difficulty NORMAL 410 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • oxtail pieces 2.5 lbs
  • daikon radish 1 lb
  • carrot 2 pieces
  • yellow onion 1 piece
  • scallions 4 pieces
  • water 12 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • fresh ginger 2 inch
  • garlic cloves 5 cloves
  • star anise 2 pieces
  • Shaoxing wine 2 tbsp
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • salt 2 tsp
  • whole peppercorns 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 8 g 8%
Protein 35 g 34%
Fat 26 g 58%
Serving size 350g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Blanch the oxtail pieces: In a large pot, cover oxtail with cold water, bring to a rolling boil over high heat for 3–5 minutes, then drain and rinse off all scum.

  2. 2

    In a clean pot, add the blanched oxtail, 12 cups fresh water, sliced ginger, garlic cloves, star anise, whole peppercorns, and the yellow onion (halved). Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for 2.5 hours, skimming the surface every 20–30 minutes for clarity in the final broth.

  4. 4

    Add peeled and chopped daikon, carrots, and the scallions (cut into 2-inch sections); season with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and salt. Continue simmering gently for another 1–1.5 hours, until oxtail is falling off the bone and vegetables are tender.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bones, aromatics, and excess fat if desired. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped scallions.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The star ingredient in this soup is oxtail. Its collagen-rich bones and meaty chunks slowly infuse the broth with deep flavor and a silkily gelatinous texture, which are the hallmarks of truly excellent Chinese-style oxtail soup.
Q. What cooking technique ensures both flavor and clarity in the broth?
Blanching the oxtail first removes impurities and excess fat. Regularly skimming while simmering over low heat further preserves broth clarity while letting the flavors from ginger, star anise, and aromatics develop richly.
Q. How do I keep the oxtail tender, not tough or dry?
Low, slow simmering is essential—about 3.5 to 4 hours total. Keeping the heat gentle prevents the meat from tightening and ensures the collagen breaks down for a melt-in-mouth texture.
Q. What are the nutrition highlights per serving?
Each 350g serving offers around 410 kcal, with about 35g protein (34% of calories), 8g carbohydrates (8%), and 26g fat (58%). This makes the soup high in protein and suitable for protein-focused meal plans.
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