Oxtail is perhaps the least cared for and least known part of the cow. However, it is a “great blessing” on the beef, providing a lot of collagen and being very suitable for women.
Nutritional value of oxtail
Oxtail is the extension of the spine, it is a quite special part, not classified as organs or finished meat, and it is much cheaper than beef.
When it comes to oxtail, many people have never eaten it because this part is very rare and difficult to buy. The nutritional value of oxtail is very high, containing a lot of collagen that has the effect of beautifying the skin. In addition, oxtail also contains many other nutrients such as calcium and iron.
Besides, in 100 grams of oxtail, there are up to 30.93 grams of protein, making oxtail a very good source of protein. Moreover, it also contains many trace minerals such as Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, etc. The protein in animal tails, mainly in the skin, consists of many compounds such as collagen, elastin, keratin, albumin, globulin, etc.
According to research, collagen in the dermis of animal skin has the effect of tightly connecting the structure of cells, enhancing the oxygen absorption of the skin, maintaining moisture and increasing the elasticity of the skin, delaying the aging process, protecting the skin from the negative effects of the environment.
Delicious dishes from oxtail
+ Delicious and nutritious stewed oxtail.
– Ingredients: Oxtail, ginger, green onion, garlic, cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, pepper, star anise, cinnamon, aromatic leaves, dried orange peel, sugar, salt, white vinegar.
– How to make:
Step 1: Shave off the hair on the oxtail and scorch it over the fire, shave it again when the surface turns yellow, slightly burnt, then rinse it with clean water.
Step 2: Use a knife to chop the cleaned oxtail into small pieces, pour water into a pot and add the oxtail. Add sliced ginger, green onion, cooking wine, boil the water over high heat for about 5 minutes, then remove the oxtail and set aside.
Step 3: Pour oil into another pot, when the oil is hot, add ginger, garlic to stir-fry, then add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce and oxtail to stir-fry together. Then add pepper, star anise, cinnamon, aromatic leaves, dried orange peel to stir-fry until cooked.
Step 4: Finally, add some cooking wine to eliminate the gamey smell, add seasonings such as sugar, salt, white vinegar to stir-fry until cooked, then pour boiling water in. Cook over high heat, cover the pot after boiling, simmer over medium heat for 2 hours.
Step 5: After 2 hours, take out the ingredients, use chopsticks to poke them, if the beef is tender and the gravy is thick, it is done.
Note that to make delicious stewed oxtail, the oxtail must be scorched over the fire to remove the hair and enhance the aroma. The oxtail has been processed and cleaned multiple times, so the gamey smell has been greatly reduced. In addition, the oxtail should be flipped regularly when cooking because the collagen in the oxtail will be released and easily stick to the pot.
+ Oxtail for nourishing blood
Ingredients: oxtail, mugwort, green beans, ginger, lemongrass, salted fish sauce, cilantro, spices as needed for stewing.
This dish helps tonify the kidneys, nourish the blood, replenish qi, treat blood deficiency, low energy, and fatigue.
It should be noted that oxtail is rich in nutrients, so it is not suitable for everyone. For those who want to lose weight, have high blood lipids, digestive diseases, cardiovascular diseases, etc., it is best to avoid consuming this dish or consume it in moderation.
