
Pho Bo (Hanoi Beef Noodle Soup) Recipe
* 6 cups beef broth
* 1 (1/4-inch thick) slice ginger
* 2 whole star anise*
* 1 cinnamon stick
* 1/2 pound piece boneless beef sirloin, trimmed of any fat
* 3 ounces dried flat rice noodles*
* 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce*
* 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 cup fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
* 1/8 cup minced scallions
* 1/4 cup fresh cilantro sprigs, washed and finely chopped
* 1 small thin fresh red or green Asian chilie, sliced very thin
* 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
* Lime wedges for garnish
*Available at Asian Markets
In a 2 quart saucepan bring broth, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon...