VIETNAMESE BEEF SOUP WITH LEMON GRASS (CANH THIT XAO SA)

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If you are using fresh lemon grass, simply remove the outer leaves and upper two-thirds of the stalk, then chop. If you are using dried, it must be soaked for 2 hours, then drained and chopped fine.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Steak

Time 40m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stalk fresh lemongrass or 1 tablespoon dried lemon grass
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fish sauce (nuoc mam)
1 clove garlic, chopped
6 ounces fatty beef chuck, sliced paper thin
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 shallots or 2 scallions, slice white part of
3 cups water
1 1/2 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped (Chinese parsley)
2 scallions, green part only,chopped

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the black pepper, 1 teaspoon of the fish sauce, and chopped garlic over the meat; mix well and allow the meat to absorb the flavors for a few minutes.
  • Heat the oil and fry the shallots over a high flame.
  • Add the lemon grass and fry for about 1 minute, then add the meat.
  • Cook until all traces of redness are gone.
  • Add the water, bring to a boil, and add the beef bouillon cubes, remaining 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and salt.
  • Immediately before serving, bring the soup to a boil.
  • Pour into bowls and sprinkle with the chopped coriander and scallion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 1431.3, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 11.6

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