January 22, 2021

Lao Oxtail Feu

Laotian
Lao Oxtail Feu is a Lao beef noodle soup variation of the Vietnamese dish Pho. Feu is a dish made by pouring boiling broth over rice noodles, slices of beef, garnished with an array of fresh herbs. What is the difference between Lao and Vietnamese Pho? Lao Feu is a rich broth made full of spices and sauces that gives off a cloudy look setting it apart from the clear broth that the Vietnamese pho is known for. A really good broth is what makes feu delicious and Lao people like to add a lot of condiments to achieve a flavorful broth. Customize the feu to your personal taste and enjoy a delicious bowl of comfort food. There’s no wrong way to eat it.


the recipe

prep time
30 Minutes
cook time
4 Hrs.
total time
4Hrs. 30 Minutes
ingredients

Pho Fresh Rice Noodles

1lb Beef Sirloin (Sliced)

Beef Tripe (Sliced)

Beef or Pork Pho Meatballs


Beef Stock

10 qts Water

2lbs Beef Oxtail

2lbs Beef Bone

1 (4inch) Ginger Knob (Sliced)

8-10 Star Anise

4 Cinnamon Quills

4 Beef Bouillon Cubes

1 Large Onion (Halved)

2 TBSP Whole Coriander Seeds

5 Whole Cloves

3 TBSP Salt

1 TBSP Msg

1 Five Spice Tea Bag


Garnish

Basil Leaves

Beansprouts

Cilantro (Chopped)

Lime Wedges

Jalapenos (Sliced)

Thai Chili Peppers (Chopped)

Scallions (Chopped)

Hoisin Sauce

Sriracha Sauce

Beef Paste (Gia Vi Nau Pho)

Fish Sauce

Shrimp Paste 

Sugar


directions

One

Parboil the beef bones and oxtail bones to remove any impurities. Place the bones in a large pot and cover with water. Add a tbsp of salt and boil the bones for 10 minutes. Remove the bones and rinse well. 

Two

Meanwhile as the beef bones are boiling, char the onion and ginger over an open flame. Turn until the skin becomes charred and aromatic. Remove the skin and discard black spots. Rinse and set aside.

Three

In another large stockpot, add the cleaned bones. Cover with 10qts water and over high heat bring to a boil. Toss in the onion and ginger.


Four

In a small skillet toast the anise seeds, cinnamon quills, coriander seeds, and cloves. Tie the spices in a cheese cloth and add to the broth. Toss in the extra spice bag, beef cubes, salt, and msg.


Five

Cover with lid and simmer for 3 hrs. Use a ladle to occasionally skim the surface removing as much fat and foam. After 2 hrs add 2 quarts of water to the pot.


Six

When you are ready to serve, taste the broth and adjust the seasoning. Bring to a boil and add in meatballs.


Seven

Boil the noodles according to the package instructions. Add noodles to the bowl placing a few pieces of oxtail, meatballs, tripe, and raw beef slices on top. Ladle the boiling broth into each bowl allowing the heat to cook the beef slices.


Eight

Garnish with herbs and adjust seasoning to your liking with some sriracha, hoisin, beef paste, sugar, and fish sauce. 


Nine

Place a small amount of shrimp paste in a small sauce dish for the meat.


Ten

Enjoy!


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