1. Mince garlic; quarter tomatoes; slice carrot, set aside
2. Rinse brisket, marinate with salt for half an hour, then rinse again, cut into pieces.
3. In a pot, heat oil, sauté minced garlic till fragrant, then fry the brisket in high heat, add tomato paste and puree, and then the tomatoes.
4. Add hot water until it covers the brisket, bring to a boil in high heat, then stew in low heat for 50 minutes to one hour.
5. After stewing the brisket for 30 minutes, add star anise, tsaoko, cinnamon and carrot, then season with rock sugar, chicken powder and salt. Cook 15-20 more minutes until the carrot is cooked and the brisket is tender, serve.