Beef with anise

2 c. good-quality soy sauce such as kikkoman 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1/2 c. honey 2 Tbsp. chinese five-spice pwdr 2 Tbsp. asian sesame oil 1 Tbsp. grated[...]

1/4 cup fish sauce 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder (available at oriental stores) 2 tablespoons sugar 4 lbs beef stew meat (1 inch thick pieces) or 4 lbs beef[...]

1 heaped tbsp chilli paste 1 tbsp smoked paprika (or plain) 1 tspn 5-spice powder 2½ tbsp brown sugar sea salt & freshly ground pepper vegetable oil 1½ kg[...]