Beef Soup with Lemon Grass

• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 1 tablespoon lemongrass dried
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 6 ounces beef chuck sliced
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 each shallots sliced
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 each bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 2 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped

1. Sprinkle the black pepper, 1 teaspoon of the fish sauce, and chopped garlic over the meat; mix well and allow the meat to absorb the flavors for a few minutes.
2. Heat the oil and fry the shallots over a high flame.
3. Add the lemon grass and fry for about 1 minute, then add the meat.
4. Cook until all traces of redness are gone.
5. Add the water, bring to a boil, and add the beef bouillon cubes, remaining 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and salt.
6. Immediately before serving, bring the soup to a boil.
7. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with the chopped coriander and scallion.

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Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/beef-soup-lemon-grass-45691 (may not work)