Step 1

Sauté garlic until its golden brown and crunchy, set aside garlic.

Step 2

In the same pan add onions and sauté until translucent.

Step 3

Add and brown the beef.

Step 4

Pour in the soy sauce then add the beef stock just enough to cover the beef, if 4 cups is not enough add water.

Step 5

Add the star anise and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until beef is really tender.

Step 6

Add sesame oil, sesame seeds, leeks, cayenne pepper and the crispy garlic. Simmer for additional 5 minutes.

Step 7

Flavour with fish sauce and season with black pepper. Garnish with spring onions.