🍃 Seasonal Eats

Description

The ultimate Vietnamese comfort food! This aromatic broth takes time but is absolutely worth it. Makes 6 servings - freeze extras or feed friends!

Ingredients

• FOR BROTH:
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 lb beef bones (ask butcher for pho bones)
• 1 onion, halved
• 3-inch ginger, halved
• 3 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• FOR SERVING:
• 1 lb rice noodles
• 1 lb beef sirloin, sliced paper thin
• Bean sprouts
• Thai basil
• Cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Jalapeños, sliced
• Hoisin and sriracha

Instructions

1. Char aromatics: Char onion and ginger directly over a gas flame (or under broiler) until blackened. This adds depth!
2. Toast spices: Toast star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and coriander in a dry pan until fragrant.
3. Make broth: Add beef broth, bones, charred onion/ginger, and toasted spices to a large pot.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Skim any foam that rises.
5. Simmer for 45-60 minutes. The longer, the better!
6. Add fish sauce and sugar. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Strain broth, discard solids. Keep broth hot.
8. Cook noodles according to package. Divide among bowls.
9. Top noodles with raw beef slices (the hot broth will cook them!).
10. Ladle boiling broth over beef and noodles.
11. Serve with herb plate: basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, lime, jalapeños, sauces.