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Nutritional Values
600kcal
45gProtein
25gCarbs
35gFat
5gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Bo Kho
How to order / say it
Say it
Bò kho — [Baw khaw]
Order
I'd like the bo kho, please.
Locally
Tôi muốn một bò kho, làm ơn.
Say locally
A hearty Vietnamese beef stew with carrots and lemongrass.
Why try it?
Bo Kho showcases the depth of Vietnamese flavors in a comforting stew, perfect for cool evenings and representing culinary warmth.
How it tastes
This stew boasts a rich, aromatic broth with tender beef and a hint of lemongrass, accented by the sweetness of carrots and warm spices.
Origin & History — first documented: 1930
Bo Kho originated in the south-central region of Vietnam, evolving as a mixture of Vietnamese and French culinary traditions around the early 20th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g beef chunks
- 🥕 200 g carrots
- 🌿 2 stalks lemongrass
- 🧂 30 g ginger
- 🧂 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 🥣 60 ml fish sauce
Method
- 1 Sauté ginger and lemongrass until aromatic.
- 2 Brown beef chunks briefly in the same pot.
- 3 Add carrots, spices, and water, simmer until tender.
- 4 Season to taste with fish sauce before serving.
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