NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz flank steak

1 oz rice noodles

2 cup beef broth

1 inch ginger

0.5 medium onion

2 whole star anise

1 whole cinnamon stick

1 tbsp fish sauce

0.5 cup bean sprouts

0.25 cup fresh basil

0.5 whole lime

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Char the onion and ginger over an open flame or under a broiler until blackened to release their deep, smoky flavors.

• 2

  In a large pot, combine the beef broth, charred onion, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes.

• 3

  While the broth simmers, soak the rice noodles in hot water according to package directions until tender, then drain.

• 4

  Slice the raw flank steak against the grain into paper-thin strips for the most tender texture.

• 5

  Strain the solids from the broth and stir in the fish sauce, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Divide the noodles into a bowl and top with the raw beef slices.

• 7

  Pour the boiling hot broth directly over the beef to cook it instantly in the bowl.

• 8

  Garnish with bean sprouts, fresh basil, and a squeeze of lime before serving.