THE SIGNATURE SPICE-ROUTES POT-AU-FEU

(Our Play on the Ultimate French Spiced Beef)

THE SIGNATURE SPICE-ROUTES POT-AU-FEU

Ingredients: 1kg Beef Brisket, 2 Carrots, 2 Leeks, 1 Onion (halved), 4 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Black peppercorns, 3 Cloves, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Dried Thyme, 2L Beef stock...

Ingredients

  • 1kg Beef Brisket
  • 2 Carrots
  • 2 Leeks
  • 1 Onion (halved)
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 3 Cloves
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 2L Beef stock
  • 1 tbsp Bone marrow (optional)

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Place the onion halves cut-side down in a dry pot; char until blackened.
  2. The Bloom Add garlic and spices with a 50ml splash of stock; the heat will release the woody aromatics from the charred onion.
  3. The Swell Add remaining stock and the beef joint; simmer covered for 80 minutes until tender.
  4. The Marriage Add the carrots and leeks for the last 20 minutes; simmer until soft.
  5. The Final Flourish Serve the sliced beef in the broth; top with raw fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, and coarse sea salt.

Cuisine: French

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