Pastrami Pho

Ingredients

Beef bones

2 pounds

Pastrami

1 pound, sliced

Onions

2, halved

Fresh ginger

1 piece (about 2 inches), sliced

Star anise

2 whole

Cloves

4 whole

Cinnamon stick

1

Fish sauce

3 tablespoons

Rice noodles

8 ounces

Fresh basil

1 cup, leaves only

Bean sprouts

1 cup

Lime wedges

for serving

Water

12 cups

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine the beef bones, halved onions, sliced ginger, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 2 hours. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
3. After 2 hours, strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into another pot, discarding the solids. Return the clear broth to the pot.
4. Stir in the fish sauce and sliced pastrami, then simmer for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. While the broth is simmering, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
6. To serve, divide the cooked rice noodles among 4 bowls. Ladle the hot broth and pastrami slices over the noodles.
7. Garnish each bowl with fresh basil leaves, bean sprouts, and a squeeze of lime. Serve hot and enjoy!