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Oxtail and Cowfoot Soup

Cultural Context

Oxtail and Cowfoot Soup is a cherished dish in Mauritania, often enjoyed during communal gatherings and celebrations. This hearty soup reflects the resourcefulness of local cuisine, utilizing less expensive cuts of meat to create a rich, flavorful broth. Today, variations of this dish can be found in many West African countries, each with its own unique twist, showcasing the adaptability of traditional recipes.

MauritanianMRmain
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs oxtail
1 lb cowfoot
1 large onion
1 tablespoon ginger
2 spring onions
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup coriander
1 bird eye chili
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 leek
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
4 cloves garlic
2 medium potatoes
2 large carrots

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

oxtail

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef shank

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while beef shank is more affordable.

cowfoot

🥗Healthier: turkey neck

💰Cheaper: pork hocks

Turkey neck is lower in fat, while pork hocks are a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Put oxtail in the pressure cooker to start building the broth.

2

Add chopped onions to the pressure cooker.

3

Blend green peppers, ginger, spring onions, parsley, coriander, bird eye chili, and leeks into a powder.

4

Add blended mixture to the pressure cooker.

5

Cook until onions are melted in the broth.

6

Add oxtail and cowfoot to the pot and let it boil.

7

Add potatoes to the pot after some time.

8

Add carrots after checking the potatoes.

9

Cook until the meat is falling off the bone and everything is well cooked.

10

Taste and adjust seasoning with stock seasoning if desired.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifeladle

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Oxtail SoupCowfoot Soup

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