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Beef Stew (Thit Bo Kho)
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| Servings |
Prep. Time |
Cooking Time |
Calories |
% from Fat |
Fat |
Sodium |
Carbohydrates |
Protein |
Cholesterol |
| 4-6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| INGREDIENTS: |
| 2 stalks fresh lemon grass, or 2 tablespoons
dried lemon grass |
2 pounds stewing beef or beef chuck, cut into
2-inch cubes |
2 fresh red chile peppers, seeded and minced |
| 2 teaspoons sugar |
2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
| 2 teaspoons curry powder |
3 tablespoons nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish
sauce) |
freshly ground black pepper |
| 2 teaspoons salt |
3 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 large onion, minced |
| 6 cloves garlic, minced |
1/4 cup tomato paste |
4 star anise |
| 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks |
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch
chunks |
1 small daikon, or 2 medium turnips, peeled
and cut into 1-inch chunks |
| 1 |
If you are using fresh lemon grass, discard the outer
leaves and upper half of the stalk. Slice paper-thin; chop very
fine. If you are using dried lemon grass, soak in warm water for 1
hour. Drain and finely chop. |
| 2 |
In a bowl, combine the beef with the lemon grass,
chiles, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, curry powder, fish sauce and black
pepper to taste. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of the salt; mix well. Let
stand for 30 minutes. |
| 3 |
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy
saucepan or pot over high heat. Add the beef and marinade and stir
quickly to sear, about 2 minutes. Remove the meat to a bowl. |
| 4 |
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the saucepan.
When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and stir-fry until
fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and stir for 2
minutes. Add the beef, star anise, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and
4 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to
low, cover the pan and simmer until the beef is tender, about 1-1/2
hours. |
| 5 |
Add the carrots and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the
potatoes and continue simmering for 10 minutes longer. Add the
daikon and cook for another 10 minutes. |
| 6 |
Serve hot over rice, noodles or bread. |
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