Vietnamese Beef Pho

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Cover beef with cold water, bring to a boil for 5 minutes and drain. Rinse beef and pot.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Char onion and ginger in a dry pan; toast whole spices for 1 minute.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Put beef, fresh measured water, aromatics and spices in the pot. Simmer gently for 2.5–3 hours until beef is tender, skimming occasionally.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Lift out beef and slice across the grain. Strain broth and season with fish sauce and sugar.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Cook noodles separately. Divide noodles and fully cooked beef among bowls, add very hot broth and garnish with sprouts, herbs and spring onion; offer lime.