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Pho Bo

Yield: 1 servings

Ingredients and directions for this recipe

6 c Beef broth
1 sl Ginger; (1/4-inch thick)
2 Whole star anise*
1 Cinnamon stick
1/2 lb Piece boneless beef sirloin;
-trimmed of any fat
3 oz Dried flat rice noodles*
1/4 c Asian fish sauce*
1/8 ts Freshly ground black pepper
1 c Fresh bean sprouts; rinsed
-and drained
1/8 c Minced scallions
1/4 c Fresh coriander sprigs;
-washed and finely
; chopped
1 sm Thin fresh red or green
-Asian chilie; sliced very
-thin
1/2 c Fresh basil leaves
Lime wedges for garnish

In a 2 quart saucepan bring broth, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon to a
boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

With a very sharp knife cut sirloin across the grain into very thin slices.

In a large bowl soak noodles in hot water to cover 15 minutes, or until
softened and pliable.

While noodles are soaking, bring a kettle of salted water to a boil for
noodles. Drain noodles in a colander and cook in boiling water, stirring 45
seconds, or until tender. Drain noodles in a colander. Set aside.

Strain broth into saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in fish sauce, salt
and pepper. Add sirloin and sprouts and cook 30 to 45 seconds, or until
sirloin changes color. Skim any froth from soup.

To serve, divide noodles into 4 bowls. Ladle soup over noodles. Sprinkle
scallion greens, coriander, chilies and basil over soup and serve with lime
wedges.

Yield: 4 servings

*Available at Asian Markets

See also:
Previous recipe Pho Bac (hanoi Beef And Rice-noodle Soup)
Next recipe Pho Stock

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