Lemongrass Beef Stew with Noodles

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 15 ml chopped ginger
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 stems of lemongrass
• 30 ml coriander leaves
• 2 red chilies, sliced
• 30 ml vegetable oil
• 250 g beef
• 30 ml soy sauce
• 5 ml five spice powder
• 5 ml brown sugar
• 400 ml meat broth
• 100 g rice noodles
• to serve, lime

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Place the ginger, garlic, lemongrass, coriander, and red chillies in a food processor and puree until smooth.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan over low heat until shimmering.
3. Add the puree and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the beef, soy sauce, five spice powder, brown sugar, and broth. Stir to combine.
5. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the beef is tender and the flavors meld.
6. Serve the stew over rice noodles and garnish with a twist of lime for a burst of freshness.