NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz lean beef eye of round

1.5 oz dry rice noodles

2 cups beef bone broth

1 inch fresh ginger

0.5 medium yellow onion

2 whole star anise

1 whole cinnamon stick

1 tbsp fish sauce

0.5 cup bean sprouts

0.25 cup Thai basil

0.5 medium lime

1 whole Thai bird's eye chili

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Place the onion and ginger over an open flame or under a broiler until charred and fragrant.

• 2

  In a large pot, combine the beef bone broth, charred onion, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick.

• 3

  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to develop the deep, aromatic flavors.

• 4

  While the broth simmers, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

• 5

  Strain the broth to remove the solids, then stir in the fish sauce, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Place the cooked noodles in a bowl and top with the raw, thinly sliced beef.

• 7

  Pour the boiling hot broth over the beef to cook it instantly until it is tender and pink.

• 8

  Garnish with bean sprouts, Thai basil, sliced chili, and a squeeze of lime before serving.