Oxtail Gravy Spicy Ramen
This is super satisfying. You have got to make the Caribbean Oxtail, and use the gravy or leftovers (if that’s even possible) for this super simple yet extremely comforting weeknight dinner, or mid night snack.
I am not going to waste your time talking about how to make the oxtail, simply refer to my other blog post. Here is how to make the Ramen:
Ingredients:
1 package of store bought Japanese style Ramen. Buy the kind that’s in the refrigerated section, fresh noodles, typically you can find these in Asian markets fairly easily. I normally buy a large pack and separate the leftover noodles into portions. They freeze very well.
3 TBSP light soy sauce
1 tsp dark Chinese vinegar, regular white vinegar will do too
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
1 spring onion, finely sliced
1 tsp sugar
1 TBSP home made chili oil, if you absolutely have none, use garlic chili sauce or small amount of siracha
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
a pinch of ground sichuan pepper powder, leave it out if you don’t have any on hand
1 ladle of oxtail gravy, heated up if cold.
A large handful of any greens of your choice, if you like, or none.
Method:
Boil a pot of water on the stove. While water is boiling, mix all ingredients except for the noodles and greens in a large noodle bowl. You want to use a large noodle bowl which will make the mixing of noodles much easier.
When the water comes to a full boil, carefully drop in 1 serving of noodles into boiling water. Immediately use a pair of chopsticks to mix the noodle around. Add greens immediately.
Literally, it takes about 30 seconds to cook fresh noodles, 45 seconds if frozen. I know it sounds ridiculously fast, but that’s what it takes to get the right texture.
Fish out all the noodles and greens into the large bowl full of amazing sauce. Mix well and enjoy!
