Beef Soup with Lemon Grass

Directions

Sprinkle the black pepper, 1 teaspoon of the fish sauce, and chopped garlic over the meat; mix well and allow the meat to absorb the flavors for a few minutes.

Heat the oil and fry the shallots over a high flame.

Add the lemon grass and fry for about 1 minute, then add the meat.

Cook until all traces of redness are gone.

Add the water, bring to a boil, and add the beef bouillon cubes, remaining 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and salt.

Immediately before serving, bring the soup to a boil.

Pour into bowls and sprinkle with the chopped coriander and scallion.