Pho Bo (Beef Pho)

Ingredients

• • 3 lbs beef bones
• • 1 lb beef brisket
• • 8 oz rice noodles (banh pho)
• • 1 large onion, halved and charred
• • 4 inch ginger, halved and charred
• • 6 star anise
• • 4 cloves
• • 1 cinnamon stick
• • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• • 1 tablespoon sugar
• • Fresh herbs: Thai basil, cilantro, mint
• • Bean sprouts, lime wedges, sliced chilies, hoisin sauce

Instructions

1. Step 1: Parboil bones for 10 minutes, drain, rinse, and clean thoroughly.
2. Step 2: Char onion and ginger over open flame or under broiler until blackened.
3. Step 3: Toast star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and coriander in a dry pan until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add bones, brisket, charred aromatics, and spices to a large pot. Cover with water.
5. Step 5: Simmer for 6-8 hours, skimming impurities. Remove brisket when tender (about 2 hours).
6. Step 6: Strain broth, season with fish sauce and sugar.
7. Step 7: Cook noodles, slice brisket thin. Assemble bowls and pour hot broth over.
8. Step 8: Serve with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime, and condiments.