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Recipe - Eastern & Orient Express’s Beef Pepperpot

This recipe for Beef Pepperpot, by Jonathan Phang is a signature dish aboard the Eastern and Orient Express.

Ingredients
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 lb stewing beef (not too lean), cut into large chunks
1 habanero pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 tbsp granulated sugar
2/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
12 cloves
2 large cinnamon sticks, broken in two
1 tsp West Indian hot pepper sauce or Sriracha chili sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add beef chunks and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
Add enough water to cover the meat, bring to boil, lower heat to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes. Skim off any scum that arises.
Add the sugar and all the other ingredients, seasoning to taste.
Continue to simmer for another hour, until the meat is tender but not falling apart. Serve with rice.
Serves 4