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450 g

550 ml

5-6 tablespoons

1 teaspoon

2 teaspoons

1 tablespoon

2-3

cloves garlic, chopped

onion, chopped

stalk lemon grass, chopped

stewing beef, cut into bite sized cubes

stock or water

soy or fish sauce

chili sauce

five spice powder

sugar

spring onions, chopped

freshly ground black pepper

coriander sprigs, to garnish

Heat oil in a clay or flameproof casserole and stir fry garlic, onion, and lemon grass for about 1 minute. Add beef and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until color of meat changes. Add stock or water, bring to the boil, then add soy or fish sauce, chili sauce, five spice powder and sugar. Blend well, then reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for 45-50 minutes. Add spring onions, seasons with pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander sprigs and serve straight from the pot.

Serves 4

Variation :

Substitute curry powder for five spice powder to make beef curry.