Ingredients

6 Whole star anise
6 Black peppercorns
4 Cloves
4 Onions -- divided
2 pieces Ginger -- (4-inch), halved lengthwise
5 quarts Chicken or vegetable stock
1/3 cup Asian fish sauce -- (nuoc mam)
5 tablespoons Sugar
3 tablespoons Kosher salt, or less if using purchased stock
8 Green onions -- thinly sliced
1/4 cup Chopped Thai or serrano chiles
1 cup Chopped cilantro
1/2 cup Chopped Thai basil, holy basil or sweet basil
2 pounds Wide rice stick noodles, soaked 20 minutes in warm water and drained
8 ounces Mung bean sprouts
Six Lime wedges -- for serving

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