1.2kg (2.6 lb) chuck steak, cut into roughly 4cm cubes
vegetable oil for shallow frying
5 small Asian shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp tomato paste
3 slices of fresh ginger
3 whole star anise
1 cinnamon stick
2 small carrots, cut into bite-sized chunks
1½ tbsp fish sauce (or to taste)
coriander (cilantro) leaves to serve
baguette or steamed rice to serve
Marinade:
1 lemongrass stalk, tender part bruised and finely sliced
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp Chinese 5-spice (try my ultimate Chinese 5-spice mix)
Trying something new
Made this last night. Love the flavors. This recipe is a keeper.