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Mix garlics, coriander root and pepper by using blender or mortar. The mixture should be fine like a paste.
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In a medium size pot, slowly saute the mixture with low heat until the aroma comes out.
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Add cinnamon, star anis and bay leaves into the mixture sequentially. Saute each spice for 1 min before adding the next one. You should smell the aroma from the spices after a couple minutes.
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Add 1 cup of water and tomato sauce to the pot. Season with light and dark soy sauce.
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Add beef shank and water till cover all beef. Cover the pot and then simmer for 1 hr 15 min. (keep adding water if its level is too low)
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In the meanwhile, wash the rice 2 times with water. Drain all the washing water, then add 1.5 cup of water. Cook the rice by using rice cooker or pot.
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Cut potato onion and tomato into 4 wedges.
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After 1 hr 15 min, add potato and simmer for another 15 min. Then add onion and tomato respectively.
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Simmer until the beef is soft as you prefer and finally season with sugar. (Normally the sweetness from onion would be enough)
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Cut the beef into some pieces and put them on the top of rice. Pour the sauce on the beef, serve with couple slices of cucumber.
