Chubby Hubby - Asian-inspired pot au feu

Ingredients

• 750g beef brisket, cubed
• 1 litre beef or veal stock
• 1 litre water
• 2 carrots, chopped into 1.5cm chunks
• 2 medium leeks, chopped into 1.5cm chunks
• 1 large onion
• 1 4cm piece of ginger
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and bruised
• 4 star anise
• 6 cloves
• 1 3cm piece cinnamon
• 1/8 cup fish sauce
• 1 2-3cm piece of rock sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 bouquet garni made with thyme and parsley
• 1 kaffir lime