Lemongrass Beef Stew with Noodles

Steps

1. In a food processor, combine ginger, garlic, lemongrass, coriander, and 1 sliced chilli. Blend until smooth.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over low heat. Add the purée and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in beef, soy sauce, five spice powder, brown sugar, and beef stock. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
4. Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 15 minutes until the beef is tender.
5. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and divide into bowls.
6. Spoon the beef stew over the noodles, garnish with the remaining chilli and coriander leaves, and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the dish.