Pho bo

Ingredients:

• Broth:2.2 lbs beef marrow bones, 1 onion, 3-inch piece of ginger, 5 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 black cardamom pods, and 1 tsp coriander seeds.

• Meat & Noodles: 1 lb thinly sliced raw beef (ribeye or sirloin), 1 lb fresh or dried rice noodles (banh pho).

Instructions:

1. Broth:Boil bones for 10-15 minutes to remove impurities, then rinse thoroughly.

2. Char Aromatics: Char onion and ginger over an open flame or under a broiler until blackened, then peel.

3. Simmer:Simmer bones with charred aromatics and toasted spices in a large pot for at least 6-8 hours (skimming foam regularly).

4. Season:Season with fish sauce, rock sugar, and salt to taste.

5. Serve: Place blanched noodles in a bowl, top with raw beef slices, and pour boiling broth over to cook the meat instantly.