Oxtail Delight: Mastering the Art of Ekor Sop

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 cups water
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Chopped green onions, for garnish
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Fried shallots, for garnish
• 2 pounds oxtails, cut into smaller pieces