Chinese-Style Oxtail

Oxtail is popular in Chinese cuisine, where sticky gelatinous textures are very much appreciated. I have two friends of Chinese origin who happily ate my braised oxtail once a week, the night their cook was off, for over a month. Even though they love oxtail, I thought they must be tired of eating the same dish, so I developed a Chinese-inspired version. The morning after I delivered the first recipe trial, they called for the recipe. Coated in a rich anis