Authentic Vietnamese Pho

Ingredients

Lime wedges

1 lime, cut into wedges

Bean sprouts

1 cup

Cilantro

1 bunch, chopped

Scallions

4, chopped

Beef sirloin

1 pound, thinly sliced

Rice noodles

8 ounces

Salt

to taste

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Coriander seeds

1 tablespoon

Cardamom pods

2

Cinnamon stick

1

Cloves

5

Star anise

2

Ginger

1 (3-inch) piece, peeled and sliced

Onions

2, halved

Beef bones

2 pounds

Instructions

1. Char the onions and ginger on a grill or gas stove until they are slightly blackened. This will take about 5 minutes.
2. In a large pot, place the beef bones and fill it with water. Bring the water to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes.
3. Drain the bones, rinse them under warm water, and clean the pot. Return the bones to the pot.
4. Add the charred onions, ginger, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and coriander seeds to the pot. Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1-2 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Strain the broth and return it to the pot. Stir in the fish sauce and season with salt according to your taste preference.
7. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes, then drain and set them aside.
8. Divide the noodles among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with beef slices, scallions, and cilantro.
9. Pour the hot broth over the noodles. The heat from the broth will cook the beef slices.
10. Serve the Pho with a side of bean sprouts and lime wedges for added flavor and crunch.