Bò Kho Lovers: Are You Team Baguette Or Team Noodle? 🥖🍜

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a gluten-free alternative; salt is a basic seasoning.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is suitable for vegetarians.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini is lower in calories, while potatoes are often cheaper.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add beef pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped carrots and stir to combine.

Add lemongrass, star anise, cinnamon, and cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in beef broth and fish sauce, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Stir in sugar and lime juice, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and basil, alongside noodles or bread.

Add sliced chili peppers for extra heat, if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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