Ingredients

2 large onions, halved lengthwise

1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, left unpeeled

4 lb meaty cross-cut beef shanks (sometimes called beef shins; 1 1/2 inches thick)

7 qt cold water

2 teaspoons star anise pieces

1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick

3 whole cloves

1 tablespoon black peppercorns

1 (1/2-lb) piece boneless beef sirloin steak or tenderloin

1 lb dried flat thin or medium rice noodles (banh pho or pad Thai)

1/2 cup Asian fish sauce (preferably Vietnamese nuoc mam), or to taste

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

• Special equipment: cheesecloth; kitchen string
• Accompaniments: fresh bean sprouts; very thinly sliced onion (rinsed and drained); fresh cilantro, mint, and basil (preferably Thai) leaves; thinly sliced scallions; lime wedges; thinly sliced fresh Thai or serrano chiles; Asian fish sauce (preferably nuoc mam)

Description

Pho Bo Vietnam's Favorite Convenience Food Is Usually Purchased At Street Stands, Where The Quality Of His Or Her Broth Can Make Or Break A...

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