Cuisine
Vietnamese
Time
3 hr
Servings
4 people people
1. Place the paste ingredients in a pestle and mortar to make a smooth paste.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over a medium heat, fry the paste for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant
3. Add the beef to the saucepan and seared the meat for 8 - 10 minutes until browned. Stir in the cinnamon, five spice and star anise. Add the tomato, fish sauce, sugar, salt and cover with the chicken stock.
4. Simmer for 1 ½ hours until the beef is tender. Add carrots and potatoes and cook for 20 more minutes.
5. Serve with a piece of baguette
Enjoy!