NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3 oz Flank steak

1.5 oz Rice noodles

2 cup Beef bone broth

1 tbsp Fish sauce

1 inch Fresh ginger

0.5 whole Yellow onion

2 whole Star anise

1 whole Cinnamon stick

0.5 cup Bean sprouts

0.25 cup Thai basil

0.25 cup Fresh cilantro

0.5 whole Lime

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Sea salt

PREPARATION

• 1

  Char the halved onion and sliced ginger over an open flame or under a broiler until slightly blackened and fragrant.

• 2

  In a large pot, toast the star anise and cinnamon stick over medium heat for 2 minutes until aromatic.

• 3

  Add the beef bone broth, charred onion, ginger, and fish sauce to the pot; bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.

• 4

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

• 5

  Place the flank steak in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up, then slice it against the grain into paper-thin strips.

• 6

  Strain the broth to remove the solids and return the clear liquid to the pot, seasoning with sea salt and black pepper.

• 7

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

• 8

  Ladle the boiling hot broth over the beef and noodles to cook the meat instantly.

• 9

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