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How to Make Rabo Encendido | Gluten & Dairy Free Cuban Food Recipe for OXTAILS | Foodie Friday

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Rabo Encendido

Cultural Context

Rabo Encendido is a traditional Cuban dish that showcases the rich flavors of oxtail, often enjoyed during special occasions and family gatherings. The dish reflects the influence of Spanish cuisine, particularly in its use of braising and aromatic vegetables. Today, it remains a beloved staple in Cuban households, celebrated for its hearty and comforting nature, with variations found across Latin America.

CubanCUmain
180 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
4 pounds oxtail
salt
black pepper
garlic powder
cumin
2 cans tomato sauce
1 small can tomato paste
1/2 bottle white cooking wine
1/3 bottle red wine
oregano
cayenne pepper
red pepper flakes
Tabasco
olive oil
culantro
bite-sized potatoes

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

1

Season oxtail with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin.

2

Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the oxtail in batches until browned.

3

In a bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, white wine, red wine, oregano, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and Tabasco.

4

Layer the seared oxtail and sauce in the Instant Pot, refrigerate overnight.

5

The next day, pressure cook the oxtail for about an hour.

6

Optionally, cook bite-sized potatoes with the oxtail.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

Instant Potpan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Also Known As

Oxtail StewRabo de Toro

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