Beef Stew

Bò Kho

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4 to 6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Madame Vo: Vietnamese Home Cooking from the New York Restaurant

By Jimmy Ly and Yen Vo

Published 2024

  • About

The origins of bò kho are murky, but some believe it is Vietnam’s take on French beef stew, as it resembles the classic beouf carrotes. Indeed, it was the French who introduced beef to Vietnam. And while this dish is not on our menu, it’s a clear favorite in our home because of how hearty and warming it is—braised chunks of beef accented with aromatics like five-spice and brown sugar. The longer you let it simmer, the more tender the meat becomes. The stew is known for its bright red-orange