These Braised Oxtail Noodles are so good––tender meat with that wonderfully chewy collagen texture that comes from bone, not fat, and the sauce coats the noodles amazingly well.
Rinse the oxtails or beef shank and pat dry. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and brown them on all sides. Then add the garlic, mirin, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, bay leaves, sugar, and water.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 3 hours, until the meat is falling off the bone and the sauce has thickened. As it's simmering, stir occasionally and add additional water if necessary to avoid sticking.
Cook the noodles according to package directions and toss in the sauce along with the oxtails. Garnish with scallions.