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Bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Drain the water and rinse the oxtail pieces to remove scum and impurities.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place oxtail in a large pot","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Return the oxtail to the pot with 2.5 liters (10 1/2 cups) of fresh water. Add cinnamon stick, cloves, and nutmeg. Simmer on low heat for about 2 hours or until the oxtail is very tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Return the oxtail","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the oxtail is simmering, heat oil in a pan. Sauté the minced garlic and sliced shallots until golden and fragrant. Set aside.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Heat oil in a pan","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Once oxtail is tender, add the potatoes and carrots to the soup. Pour in the sautéed garlic and shallots (including the oil). Season with salt and white pepper.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the potatoes and carrots","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Cook until vegetables are tender. Add the sliced leek and celery just before turning off the heat. Serve hot with steamed rice, fried shallots, and lime wedges on the side.","group":"Finishing","title":"Cook until vegetables are tender","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the clearest broth, always blanch the oxtail first to remove impurities. Use a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time to about 45 minutes if you're in a hurry.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["large soup pot","skillet","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth develops more flavor if made a day in advance. Store the broth and meat in the fridge, then reheat and add vegetables fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop until boiling."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsop_buntut_435f48a770%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=649b3eb2-ddd0-4ddc-9b2c-da9024df71cf","imageAlt":"Sop Buntut (Indonesian Oxtail Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["oxtail","indonesian food","comfort food","clear soup","aromatic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sop Buntut (Indonesian Oxtail Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:33:16.709Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:33:16.709Z","related":[{"id":"laksa_f56760c1ba","slug":"classic-singaporean-curry-laksa","title":"Classic Singaporean Curry Laksa","description":"A fragrant, rich, and spicy coconut-based noodle soup featuring succulent shrimp, absorbent tofu puffs, and silky rice noodles. 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