Oxtail soup: Difference between revisions

'''Oxtail soup''' is a [[soup]] made with [[oxtail|beef tails]]. The use of the word "[[ox]]" in this context is a legacy of nomenclature; no specialized stock of beef animals are used and tails may come from bovines other than oxen. Different versions of oxtail soup exist: a''nan ethnic dish of the American South which traces its lineage back to the pre-revolutionary war era; Korean; Chinese; a fried/barbecued oxtail combined with a soup variation which is a popular dish in [[Cuisine of Indonesia|Indonesia]], where it is called as ''sop buntut''; and a thick, rich, [[gravy]]-like soup popular in the [[United Kingdom]] since the 18th century. [[Louisiana Creole cuisine|Creole]] oxtail soup is made from a tomato base with oxtails, potatoes, green beans, corn, [[Mirepoix (cuisine)|mirepoix]], garlic, and herbs and spices.

In the [[Cuisine of Hawaii|Hawaii]] version, the ingredients, preparation, and flavor is very reminiscent of [[Pho#Broth|Vietnamese ''pho'']] broth.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nakama-Mitsunaga |first1=Eleanor |title=Key Ingredient |url=https://archives.starbulletin.com/2002/02/27/features/ingredient.html |website=archives.starbulletin.com |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=2002}}</ref> The broth has a sweet and subtle flavor of star anise, a common signature of oxtail soup in Hawaii popularized by ''Kapiolani Coffee Shop''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kam |first1=Nadine |title=Asahi Grill is hybrid of old and new |url=https://archives.starbulletin.com/2006/03/05/features/eater.html |website=archives.starbulletin.com |publisher=Honolulu Star-Bulletin |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=March 5, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Tonouchi |first1=Lee A. |title=Battle of Two Legendary Oxtail Soups |url=https://www.honolulumagazine.com/battle-of-two-legendary-oxtail-soups/ |website=Honolulu Magazine |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=8 July 2019}}</ref> In addition to star anise, common spices include ginger, onions, ''[[chen pi]]'' (dried [[citrus peel]]), [[peppercorns]] and [[bay leaves]]. [[Fish sauce]] or [[whiskey|whisky]] are sometimes added to the broth.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Enomoto |first1=Ken |title=Kapiolani tails No. 1 in the bowls |url=https://archives.starbulletin.com/1996/11/06/features/story1.html |website=archives.starbulletin.com |publisher=Honolulu Star-Bulletin |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=November 6, 1996}}</ref> Raw peanuts, dried [[shiitake mushrooms]], and [[mustard cabbage]] are often stewed with the soup. The soup is garnished with scallions and [[cilantro]], with fresh grated [[ginger]] and [[soy sauce]] for dipping or as a condiment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hawaii's Famous Oxtail Soup |url=https://onolicioushawaii.com/hawaiian-oxtail-soup/ |website=Onolicious Hawaiʻi |date=6 November 2020}}</ref> Contemporary versions also offer the dish in the form of [[ramen]] and [[pho]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Young |first1=Jackie M |title=Try thai in the spirit of adventure |url=https://archives.starbulletin.com/2008/01/23/features/story02.html |website=archives.starbulletin.com |publisher=Honolulu Star-Bulletin |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Taketa |first1=Mari |title=You Voted: Here’sHere's Your Top 5 Oxtail Soups on O‘ahuO'ahu |url=https://www.honolulumagazine.com/you-voted-heres-your-top-5-oxtail-soups-on-oahu/ |website=Honolulu Magazine |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=27 January 2022}}</ref>

In [[Indonesian cuisine]], oxtail soup ({{lang-langx|id|sop buntut}}) is a popular dish. It is made of slices of fried or barbecued oxtail, served with vegetables in a rich but clear beef broth. It contains boiled potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, leek, celery, fried shallots and dried black mushrooms. Indonesian ''sop buntut'' is seasoned with [[shallot]], [[garlic]] and native [[spice]]s such as [[black pepper]], [[nutmeg]], and [[clove]]. A relatively new variant is called ''sop buntut goreng'' (fried oxtail soup), where the oxtail is seasoned, fried and served dry; the soup is served in a separate bowl. The dish is commonly eaten with rice and accompanied by [[sambal]], sweet soy sauce and lime juice. Some restaurants specialize in oxtail soup, among them being the Bogor Café in the Hotel Borobudur in Central Jakarta.<ref>{{cite news | title = Tasty oxtail soup at Bogor Café | author = Tifa Asrianti | newspaper = The Jakarta Post | location = Jakarta | date = 16 January 2011 | url = http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/01/16/tasty-oxtail-soup-bogor-caf%C3%A9.html | archive-date = 12 January 2016 | access-date = 18 March 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160112015523/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/01/16/tasty-oxtail-soup-bogor-caf%C3%A9.html | url-status = dead }}</ref>

The dish is also eaten in Malaysia, where it is known as ''sopsup ekor''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.angsarap.net/2020/02/12/sup-ekor/ | title=Sup Ekor | date=12 February 2020 }}</ref>