Ingredients

garlic cloves (and minced garlic)

ginger

scallion heads

star anise

bay leaves

rock sugar

onion

potatoes

carrots

curry paste

beef tendon

Optional: salt, soy sauce, turmeric

Directions

1. Put beef in cold water. After it comes to a boil, cook for 5 minutes. Then take it out and rinse off the scum.
2. Stir fry the star anise, bay leaves, garlic cloves, scallion heads, ginger, onion, curry paste, and beef.
3. Add in water and rock sugar, then simmer for 1.5 hours.
4. Add in potatoes and carrots. Cook for another 30 minutes.