In Vietnam, people often makes a rich,
spicy beef stock, using oxtails and adding star anise, cloves and other
spices. For a plain beef stock, this recipe is all you need.
Ingredients :
Makes 1.2 liters
1.5 kg
1
2.5 cm
10
1
teaspoon
3
liters
Beef bones, shin or neck
Large onion, halved
Fresh ginger root
Black peppercorns
Salt
Water
Method :
Put all the ingredients into a large
saucepan and bring slowly to the boil, skimming when necessary.
Boil hard for about 5 minutes, then reduce
the heat.
Simmer, covered, skimming occasionally,
for 3 hours.
