Vietnamese pho

METHOD

How to make it

1. 01

   STEP 1

   Done

   Dry roast the shallot, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, cloves, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and ginger in a pan for five minutes.

2. 02

   STEP 2

   Done

   Add to the beef stock with lime zest, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar. Let it steep very gently for 3 hours and skim off the foam.

3. 03

   STEP 3

   Done

   Strain the stock and season with hoisin, sriracha and extra lime, if desired.

4. 04

   STEP 4

   Done

   Prepare the rice noodles according to the packaging and divide them between bowls with raw steak, bean sprouts and spring onions.

5. 05

   STEP 5

   Done

   Pour the boiling hot stock on top and serve with red pepper and basil.