Bò Kho [Vietnamese Beef Stew]

Step 1

Cube beef into 1” chunks [2 lbs.]

Step 2

Dust the beef chunks with AP Flour

Step 3

Preheat a large cast-iron pot on high heat for 2 minutes

Step 4

Add 1 tbsp., of Cooking Oil

Step 5

Once the oil shimmers, add the Beef Chunks

Step 6

Immediately, season the beef with 1 tsp., Kosher Salt

Step 7

Roast the beef chunks in the pot until it browns (4-5 minutes)

Step 8

Stir and mix.

Step 9

Add the all of the aromatics, spices, and vegetables

Step 10

Roast the vegetable mix in the pot until it browns (4-5 minutes)

Step 11

Stir and mix.

Step 12

Add coconut water.

Step 13

Season the stew with Son Fish Sauce, Tomato, and Tiger Sa Tế

Step 14

Bring the pot to a simmer.

Step 15

Simmer for 45 minutes.

Step 16

In a large soup bowl, first, start with rice (egg or pho noodles) in a bowl

Step 17

Ladle the beef stew into the bowl

Step 18

Garnish with scallions and fresh chilies