Soup "Beef with Asian Flavors"

 

                Five-spice is a spice blend originating from China. It includes: Sichuan pepper, star anise, cinnamon, clove and fennel.

For 6 servings

• 1 onion, chopped
• 15 ml vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and minced
• 16 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 liter beef broth
• 45 ml soy sauce
• 30 ml nuoc-mâm fish sauce
• 5 ml five-spice
• 5 ml sugar
• 2 portions instant noodles
• 1 sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 125 ml fresh coriander

1. In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes; add pepper, tomatoes and garlic.
2. Continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes; pour in the beef broth and add the soy sauce, nuoc-mâm sauce, five-spice and sugar.
3. Simmer for 15 minutes over low heat; add instant noodles and steak slices.
4. Remove from fire ; leave to rest for 5 minutes and serve the soup garnished with a few coriander leaves.

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