Beef Pho

A wholesome Asian broth, vegetables and herbs to fill the tummy and soul with love. 

INGREDIENTS  

1 tbsp of peanut oil

500g piece of beef fillet, sliced about 2cm thick

6 cups of beef stock 

1 cinnamon stick

 

2 star anise

Juice of two limes

2 tbsps fish sauce

300g fresh flat rice noodles

200g bean sprouts

4 spring onions, sliced thinly

2 long red chillies, thinly sliced

1/4 cup coriander leaves

 

METHOD

1. Heat oil on frying pan over high heat, add beef and cook turning once, until cooked to your liking (about 10 minutes rare). Set aside to rest for 15minutes, then slice thinly and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, simmer stock, cinnamon and star anise in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes to develop flavours. Stir in lime juice and fish sauce.
3. Cook rice noodles in a large pan of boiling water until just tender. Drain and add to stock with bean sprouts, spring onion and chillies. 
4. Divide between bowls and top with beef, serve garnished with coriander.

 

 

SERVES 1: COOKING TIME 30mins