Thermomix recipe: Hanoi Braised Beef

Ingredients

• 1 Kilo Beef-chuck cut into large cubes
• 20 Grams plain flour
• 20 Grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
• 1 brown onion
• 3 lemongrass stalks, white part only
• 2 red chilli
• 20 Grams fresh ginger
• 4 star anise
• 1-2 bay leaf fresh or dried
• 1 cinnamon stick(s)
• 1 Tablespoon five spice powder
• 1 Tablespoon white pepper
• 100 Grams tomato paste
• 2 x 400g Tins diced tomatoes
• 2 Bunches baby carrots, whole, peeled
• 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 Tablespoons raw caster sugar
• 1 Litre liquid beef stock
• 1/2 Cup soy sauce
• 1/4 Cup fish sauce
• 1 Pinch pink salt flakes
• 1 Batch Fresh Rice Noodles ready to serve
• fresh coriander or cilantro leaves, for garnish
• 1 Handful Vietnamese mint leaves for serving