Recipe and source notes

U Ponnya’s Nwa Mee Hinga

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 lb oxtail, divided into sections
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups water
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ bunch watercress, divided into stems

Make it step by step

  1. Broil oxtail for 15 minutes or until it is slightly charred.
  2. Put all ingredients except the watercress in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Cover the pan and allow to cook over low heat for 1 hour or until the meat becomes tender.
  4. Add watercress and cook for 3–5 minutes more.

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