Saigon Beef Stew - Bò Kho

No one knows exactly how long ago this dish was present in Saigon. The conjecture was in the 1950s. The authentic braised beef dish in ancient Saigon originated from Chinese cooking. According to their taste, this dish is marinated with five spice powder. However, Saigon people change it by adding more spices to make the sauce more viscous.

From the French colonial period until now, beef stew is still a typical dish of Saigon people. Whether old or present, everyone loves it. Going all over the city, from luxury restaurants to street food stalls, we are "always attracted" by this passionate flavor. Beef stew must definitely be eaten with crispy bread. If you don't have bread, eating it with rice or egg noodle is also delicious. However, eating it with each piece of torn bread is the most appropriate.

The sweet and fatty aroma of the sauce combined with beef, basil and coriander creates a gentle and elegant braised beef dish. In the past, this dish was eaten at breakfast. But today, enjoying this delicious dish at noon or afternoon is also delicious!