Bò kho (spiced Vietnamese beef stew)

Time: 2 hr 30 min (about 35 min hands-on)Marinating: at least 1 hour6 servingsapprox. 540 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 43 g protein / serving

A southern Vietnamese beef stew with star anise, cinnamon and lemongrass. Eaten for breakfast too, dipping baguette into the spiced broth.

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Method

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Toss the meat with the fish sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, chilli, garlic and ginger, and marinate for at least 1 hour.
In a heavy-bottomed pot, brown the meat in batches on all sides in the oil.
Add the tomato purée and fry, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add the lemongrass, star anise and cinnamon, and pour in the coconut water and enough water to cover.
Simmer covered over low heat for 1.5-2 hours, until the meat is falling apart.
Add the carrots and cook for a further 20 minutes. Season with salt, and remove the lemongrass and whole spices.
Serve with basil, lime and crusty baguette or rice noodles.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.