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Let sit for at least 20 minutes.","group":"Preparation","title":"In a large bowl, marinate the cubed beef","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks in batches until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.","group":"Searing","title":"Heat vegetable oil","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Searing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In the same pot, add the remaining garlic, shallots, ginger, and bruised lemongrass. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Add the remaining garlic, shallots, ginger, and bruised lemongrass","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Return the beef to the pot. Add star anise, cinnamon stick, coconut water, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for about 60-70 minutes until the beef is nearly tender.","group":"Simmering","title":"Return the beef to the pot","timerMinutes":70,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the carrots and the remaining fish sauce. Continue to simmer for another 20 minutes until the carrots are tender and the beef is melt-in-your-mouth soft. Adjust seasoning to taste.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the carrots and the remaining fish sauce","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Traditional Bò Kho is often served with a crusty French baguette (bánh mì), rice noodles (hủ tiếu), or steamed jasmine rice. 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