Local Oxtail Soup
- 3 pounds oxtail, cut in 2-inch lengths
- 9 cups water, divided as noted below
- 1 tablespoon Hawaiian salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 pound shelled and skinned raw peanuts
- 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, slivered
- 5 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon (or adjust to taste) chili pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chopped fresh kai choy (mustard cabbage)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 bunch Chinese parsley, cut into 1-inch lengths