Canh Bò với Xà Lách Son (Beef and Watercress Soup)

Ingredients:
-1/4lb beef
-2 bunches watercress (approx. 1-1 ½ lbs)
-pinch of 5 spice powder
-1 tbs Chinese almonds
-1 shallot
-salt, sugar, pepper

What to Do:
Pinch watercress into small pieces, wash and drain. Slice beef and shallots. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pot, add shallots and fry until fragrant, add beef, almonds, 5 spice powder and mix well. Add water and bring to a boil, add watercress, salt, sugar, and pepper to taste.