18. Asian Beef and Vegetable Stew in Clear Broth
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef shank or brisket, cubed
- 6 cups water, plus more if needed
- 1 medium white onion
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 cup baby corn
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup leeks, sliced
Instructions
- To a large saucepan over high heat, add the beef and the water, and bring to a boil. Skim off the scum that accumulates on the surface of the water.
- Add the peppercorns and the onion.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or less if the beef is already very tender. Add more water if the soup is evaporating.
- Add the potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Season with the salt, pepper and fish sauce.
- Add the baby corn, leeks and the cabbage, and cook for another 5 minutes.