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Ingredients

500 grams	oxtail, cut into pieces
2 liters	water
2 tablespoons	vegetable oil
1 medium	onion, chopped
3 cloves	garlic, minced
2 centimeters	ginger, smashed
2 sticks	cinnamon
3 pieces	cloves
1 teaspoon	black peppercorns
2 medium	carrots, cut into chunks
2 medium	potatoes, cut into chunks
1 stalk	celery, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons	salt
1 teaspoon	sugar
2 tablespoons	fried shallots
2 tablespoons	chopped scallions
—	lime wedges

Instructions

1. 1 In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add the oxtail pieces.
2. 2 Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
3. 3 In the same pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
4. 4 Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
5. 5 Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and black peppercorns, stirring for another minute.
6. 6 Return the oxtail to the pot and pour in fresh water to cover the oxtail.
7. 7 Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the oxtail is tender.
8. 8 Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery, continue to simmer until the vegetables are cooked through.
9. 9 Season with salt and sugar to taste.
10. 10 Serve the soup hot, garnished with fried shallots, chopped scallions, and lime wedges on the side.