Bò Kho (Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Stew)

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Marinate the beef with minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, and bò kho spice for at least 1 hour.

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1kg beef chuck or shank, cubed

2 stalks lemongrass, minced and bruised

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon bò kho spice or five-spice

2 tablespoons annatto oil

2 star anise

1 cinnamon stick

1 onion

3 carrots, cut into chunks

Beef stock

Thai basil, cilantro, lime, and bánh mì or noodles

For a thicker stew, simmer uncovered during the last 30 minutes.

Make ahead and let the flavors develop overnight; it tastes even better the next day.

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