Braised Beef

Ingredients

For 3 servings

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion (- chopped)
• 1-2 cloves garlic (- minced)
• 1 pound beef brisket (- cut into cubes)
• 2-3 cups water
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3-4 pieces star anise
• 3-4 pieces cloves
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup carrot (- cut round about an inch thick)
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch (- dissolved in 1/4 cup water)
• spring onions (- chopped, for garnish)