Oxtail stew takes 2 days to arrive

By Betty Shimabukuro

~~<p>More than a year ago, Les M. wrote in search of an oxtail stew recipe he could make in his Crock-Pot. It's taken a long time, but think of this recipe as slow-cooking in my brain.</p>
<p>This stew is rich with the flavors of anise and a Chinese rice wine called "shaoxing." For vegetable notes it features shiitake mushrooms (splurge on fresh if possible) and white baby bok choy. You could substitute any Chinese green from the choy family (green bok choy, kai choy or choy sum). If baby versions are unavailable, full-size is fine; just cut it up.</p>
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More than a year ago, Les M. wrote in search of an oxtail stew recipe he could make in his Crock-Pot. It's taken a long time, but think of this recipe as slow-cooking in my brain.

This stew is rich with the flavors of anise and a Chinese rice wine called "shaoxing." For vegetable notes it features shiitake mushrooms (splurge on fresh if possible) and white baby bok choy. You could substitute any Chinese green from the choy family (green bok choy, kai choy or choy sum). If baby versions are unavailable, full-size is fine; just cut it up. Login for more...