BEST BAJAN OXTAIL STEW
I learned to make this when I was living in Barbados. My friend, who is the grandson of a well known local cook in Speightstown (Mile and a Quarter), never used measurements, so everything here is approximated to the best of my ability. Feel free to play around with it, as it is hard to go wrong. You can find all the ingredients at any West Indian supermarket. This is the best oxtail stew I have ever had and I consider myself quite the connoisseur. If you want to impress your West Indian friends, try this delicious dish.
Provided by Karen in Toronto
Categories Stew
Time 4h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Marinade: put the clean oxtail in a large bowl and add all the ingredients to the meat so it is completely coated. Cover bowl, refrigerate and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Stew: Heat vegetable oil and brown sugar on medium in a large pot until the mixture turns a light brown. Add the oxtail and brown them for a few minutes per side. Add browning sauce and stir.
- Add water so that meat is almost covered. Turn heat up and add bay leaves, scotch bonnet pepper (make sure this doesn't break!), cloves and herbs. Cover pot and bring to the boil then reduce heat to medium and cook for 3 hours, or until meat is extremely tender. Stir every 30 minutes and add hot water whenever necessary: meat should always be mostly covered.
- Remove scotch bonnet pepper carefully after about 1 1/2 hours of cooking. After 3 hours, or when the meat is done, add beef bouillon, ketchup, potatoes and carrots. Cook for another 30 minutes.
- Taste and see if you need to add anymore spices or salt. It should be perfect at this point. If the sauce needs thickening just add a teaspoon of cornstarch or flour. Serve with rice and peas and a side of coleslaw. Enjoy!
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Andrew Kendall
[email protected]This stew was a huge disappointment. The meat was tough and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Kopano Gakeitumele
[email protected]This stew was a disaster. The meat was tough and the sauce was flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Leolyne Simon
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. The meat was tough and the sauce was bland. I was very disappointed.
neha chaudhary
[email protected]This stew was a complete waste of time and money. The meat was tough and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Sinnel K Jallah
[email protected]This was the worst oxtail stew I've ever had. The meat was tough and the sauce was flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Daysto Come
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out terrible. The meat was dry and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Saima Lal
[email protected]This stew was a disappointment. The meat was tough and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.
Mehmood shah
[email protected]I found this stew to be a bit bland. The meat was tender, but the sauce lacked flavor. I would probably add more spices next time.
Arinda Victoria
[email protected]This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would make it again, but I would use less pepper next time.
mdtareq mia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of oxtail, but I tried this stew and I was pleasantly surprised. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Sanaullah Sajid
[email protected]This stew was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mir Mehraj
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out perfectly. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and peas and it was a delicious meal.
Tripura Babyti
[email protected]This is the best oxtail stew I've ever had. The meat was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Presh Keyz
[email protected]This stew was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Rahul Shah
[email protected]I made this stew for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The meat was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Nawab Sunny Baloch
[email protected]This stew is a must-try for any oxtail lover. The meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and peas and it was a perfect meal.
Ms Airin
[email protected]This was my first time making oxtail stew and it was a success! The stew was hearty and delicious. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Naomi Blay
[email protected]I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I usually serve it with rice and peas or mashed potatoes.
Kasver Kumar
[email protected]This oxtail stew was an absolute delight! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family and friends raved about it.