Save and Share my Bo Kho aka Vietnamese Beef Stew recipe as part one of my Taste of Vietnam series. Ingredients: 1 pound beef chunk 1 pound beef shank 1 pound beef tendon (optional) 3 large carrots 3 lemon grass stalks 2 medium shallots 2 ounces of ginger 3-4 star anises 2 cinnamon sticks 1/3 cup annatto seeds 1/2 cup of vegetable oil 2 tbsps of olive oil 3 tbsps tomato paste 1/2 packet of Bo Kho seasoning (which is comprise of mainly paprika, chili, fennel, onion, star anise, garlic, cinnamon and clove) 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp chicken bullion 1 tbsp of salt 1 can of coconut soda (optional and replace with 2 tbsp sugar) 2 cans of beef broth Instructions: Heat vegetable oil on low heat and add annatto seeds. Simmer for 5 minutes, cool for 15 minutes and strain oil to a cup. Cube meat, add half the annatto oil, season with Bo Kho seasoning, garlic powder, chicken bullion and salt. Let marinade in refrigerator for 3-4 hours, but over night is best. Heat a large pot to ...