Bò Kho Chay

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Soak the dried mushrooms overnight, then boil with lemongrass for 15 minutes.
  2. 2Rinse the mushrooms with cold water multiple times and use a mortar and pestle to slightly crush them.
  3. 3Sauté onion and garlic in a pan.
  4. 4Add the crushed mushrooms to the pan and stir.
  5. 5Add salt, pepper, bo kho chay seasoning, and turmeric to the mushrooms.
  6. 6Mix well and let it sit for about 1 hour.
  7. 7In a separate pan, sauté chopped tomatoes, add salt, and tomato paste to create a rich sauce.
  8. 8Add the marinated mushrooms to the sauce and stir for 10 minutes until flavors combine.
  9. 9Add the mixed beans, carrots, turnip, coconut milk, and water to the pot.
  10. 10Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  11. 11Add corn starch to thicken the broth, if desired.
  12. 12Serve with bread or hủ tiếu.

Ingredients

  • 1 bowl dried mushrooms
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp bo kho chay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 cup tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup mixed beans
  • 1 cup carrot
  • 1 cup turnip
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp corn starch

Equipment

potbowlspoonwooden spoonmortar and pestlepan