Hong Kong Borscht Recipe

Name: Hong Kong Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb oxtail; 1 onion, cut into strips; 1 tomatoes, cut into chunks; 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 carrot, peeled and cubed; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 4 cups cabbage, shredded; 2 garlic cloves, diced; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup oil; 8 cups water

Servings: persons

1 lb oxtail
1 onion, cut into strips
1 tomatoes, cut into chunks
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 carrot, peeled and cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 cups cabbage, shredded
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup oil
8 cups water

1
brown ox tail in oil.
2
add tomato paste.
3
add spices.
4
add onion.
5
add celery.
6
add carrots.
7
add garlic.
8
add water.
9
add bouillon cubes
10
simmer for 2 hours.( i put in crock pot because it was starting to burn on stove top and worked great ).
11
if using crock pot add everything here
12
add rest of ingredients.
13
simmer for 1 hours.

425

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb oxtail, 1 onion, cut into strips, 1 tomatoes, cut into chunks, 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed, and more.

Yes, Hong Kong Borscht falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hong Kong Borscht

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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