Lemongrass beef stew with noodles

About This Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   step 1 Put the ginger, garlic, lemongrass, coriander and 1 chilli in a food processor, then pulse until puréed.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a pan over a low heat.

3. 3

   Add the purée and cook for 5 mins.

4. 4

   Stir in the beef, soy, five-spice, sugar and stock.

5. 5

   Put on a lid and bring to the boil, then lower heat and simmer for 1 hr 15 mins.

6. 6

   Remove the lid and cook for a further 15 mins until the beef is tender.

7. 7

   step 2 Just before serving, prepare noodles following pack instructions.

8. 8

   Drain well, then divide between 2 bowls and spoon over the beef stew.

9. 9

   Serve sprinkled with the remaining chilli and coriander leaves, with lime wedges for squeezing over.