Vietnamese Pho

Ingredients

• Beef bones500g
• Rice noodles200g
• Onion1, halved
• Ginger2 inches, sliced
• Star anise3
• Cinnamon stick1
• Cloves4
• Fish sauce3 tbsp
• Fresh herbs (basil, cilantro)to taste
• Lime1, cut into wedges
• Bean sprouts100g
• Chili peppersto taste
• Saltto taste

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot, add beef bones and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse the bones to remove impurities.

2. 2

   Return the bones to the pot, add 3 liters of fresh water, onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and cloves. Simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.

3. 3

   Strain the broth and return it to the pot. Add fish sauce and salt to taste. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then serve in bowls topped with broth, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili peppers.