NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz top sirloin steak

1.5 oz dry rice sticks

2 cup low sodium beef broth

1 cup water

0.5 medium white onion

1 inch fresh ginger

2 whole star anise

1 whole cinnamon stick

1 tbsp fish sauce

0.5 cup fresh bean sprouts

0.25 cup fresh cilantro

0.25 cup fresh Thai basil

1 medium lime wedge

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 slightly blackened and aromatic.

• 2

  In a medium pot, combine beef broth, water, charred onion, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick.

• 3

  Simmer the broth gently for 20 minutes to develop the deep, spiced flavors.

• 4

  While broth simmers, cook rice noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.

• 5

  Season the broth with fish sauce, sea salt, and black pepper, then strain out the solids.

• 6

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

• 7

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

• 8

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