Authentic Vietnamese Pho Bo

Ingredients

Hoisin sauce

1/2 cup

Sriracha sauce

1/4 cup

Lime

2, cut into wedges

Fresh herbs (Thai basil, cilantro, mint)

1 bunch each

Bean sprouts

2 cups

Rice noodles

400 grams

Beef brisket

1 kilogram, sliced

Cloves

5

Cinnamon stick

1

Star anise

6

Ginger

3 inch piece

Onion

1 large, halved

Beef bones

2 kilograms

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add the beef bones, onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface.
3. Strain the broth and discard the solids. Return the broth to the pot and bring it back to a boil.
4. Add the beef brisket slices to the boiling broth and cook them for 1-2 minutes, until they're cooked through.
5. While the beef is cooking, prepare the rice noodles according to the instructions on the package.
6. Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls, then top the noodles with the cooked beef slices.
7. Pour the hot broth over the noodles and beef until they're covered.
8. Serve your Pho Bo with bean sprouts, fresh herbs, lime wedges, Sriracha sauce, and Hoisin sauce on the side. Allow your guests to add these garnishes according to their taste.
9. Enjoy the aromatic and flavorsome Vietnamese Pho Bo!