Hanoi Beef and Rice-Noodle Soup (Pho Bac)

Yield: 1 Servings
Categories: Beef, Vietnamese
5lbBeef bones with marrow
5lbOxtails
2lbShort rib plate, or 1 lb flank steak
2lgOnions, unpeeled, halved and studded with 8 whole cloves
3Shallots, unpeeled
2ozFresh ginger root, unpeeled in one piece
8Star anise
1Cinnamon stick
4mdParsnips, cut into 2-inch chunks
2tsSalt
1lbBeef sirloin
2Scallions, thinly sliced
1tbShredded coriander
2mdOnions, sliced paper-thin
1/4cHot chili sauce (tuong ot or sriracha sauce)
1lb1/4-inch-wide dried rice sticks (banh pho)
1/2cNuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce)
Freshly ground black pepper
ACCOMPANIMENTS
2cFresh bean sprouts
2Fresh red chile peppers, sliced
2Limes, cut into wedges
1bnOf fresh mint, separated into leaves
1bnFresh Asian basil *
* or regular fresh basil, separated into leaves
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