Bo Kho: Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stew with Noodles
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A deeply spiced Vietnamese beef stew called bo kho, simmered with lemongrass, five-spice powder, and chiles until the beef is tender and flavorful. It's served over rice noodles as a noodle soup, offering complexity and heat. This is a satisfying alternative to pho.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 2 to 2 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck or brisket ((cut into 1½-inch chunks))
- 2 cloves garlic ((minced))
- 3 tablespoons ginger ((minced))
- 5 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2½ teaspoons five-spice powder
- 1½ teaspoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 stalk lemongrass ((cut into 3-inch lengths, after removing any tough woody parts))
- 2 stalks lemongrass ((minced, after removing any tough woody parts))
- 8 cloves garlic ((minced))
- 1 onion ((sliced thinly))
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups pure coconut water/juice
- 2 star anise
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground annatto ((optional))
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 8 large carrots ((peeled and cut on the bias into 1½ -inch chunks))
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili oil ((or to taste))
- wide rice noodles or egg noodles
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1/2 cup Thinly sliced raw onion
- Lime wedges
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 180M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Prep
- 40m
- Cook
- 2h 20m
- Sodium
- 1725mg
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 764mg
- Calcium
- 66mg
- Iron
- 4mg
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- PREP
- 40M
- SODIUM
- 1725MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.