Lemongrass beef stew with noodles

• Ginger1 tablespoon chopped
• Garlic Clove2 chopped
• Lemongrass Stalks3
• Coriander Leaves2 tblsp
• Red Chilli2 sliced
• Vegetable Oil2 tblsp
• Beef8¾ oz
• Soy Sauce2 tblsp
• Five Spice Powder1 tsp
• Brown Sugar1 tsp
• Beef Stock1¾ cups
• Rice Noodles3½ oz
• LimeTo serve

Instructions

1. 1

   Put the ginger, garlic, lemongrass, coriander and 1 chilli in a food processor, then pulse until puréed.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a pan over a low heat.

3. 3

   Add the purée and cook for 5 mins. Stir in the beef, soy, five-spice, sugar and stock.

4. 4

   Put on a lid and bring to the boil, then lower heat and simmer for 1 hr 15 mins. Remove the lid and cook for a further 15 mins until the beef is tender.

5. 5

   Just before serving, prepare noodles following pack instructions.

6. 6

   Drain well, then divide between 2 bowls and spoon over the beef stew.

7. 7

   Serve sprinkled with the remaining chilli and coriander leaves, with lime wedges for squeezing over.