Lemongrass beef stew with noodles

Instructions

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

2- Heat the oil in a pan over a low heat.

3- Add the purée and cook for 5 mins.

4- Stir in the beef, soy, five-spice, sugar and stock.

5- Put on a lid and bring to the boil, then lower heat and simmer for 1 hr 15 mins.

6- Remove the lid and cook for a further 15 mins until the beef is tender.

7- step 2 Just before serving, prepare noodles following pack instructions.

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

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