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                     BANH PHO BO (BEEF NOODLE SOUP)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Meats

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3       lg           Onion
  1       tb           Peanut oil
  5       lb           Beef & chicken bones, meaty
                       -combination
  4                    Ginger slice -- julienned
  2                    Carrot -- julienned
  1       sm           Cinnamon stick
  1                    Star anise
  2                    Cloves, whole
  1       t            Peppercorn, black -- whole
  2                    Garlic clove -- smashed
    1/2   lb           Fresh bean sprouts
    1/2   lb           Beef sirloin -- sliced very
                       -thin across grain, bitesize
  1                    Scallion -- finely sliced
    1/4   c            Cilantro -- chopped
  4                    Chiles serranos -- sliced
                       -(wimps only devein them)
  2                    Lime -- cut into wedges
  8       oz           Rice sticks, soaked in hot
                        -- water for 30 minutes
                        -- drained
  3       tb           Nuoc mam
                       Fresh black pepper to taste

 Slice 2 of the onions into 1/4 inch slices. Heat 1
 Tbsp oil in a frying pan. Add the sliced onion, and
 cook, stirring, until the outside has browned. Remove
 and drain. Slice the remaining onion into paper-thin
 slices and set aside.

 Rinse the bones and place in a stockpot. Cover with
 cold water. Bring slowly to a boil. Reduce heat and
 simmer, uncovered. For a clear broth skim off foam.
 After 10 - 15 minutes, add browned onion and ginger,
 carrots, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, cloves,
 garlic and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Simmer the
 stock, partially covered for 6 to 12 hours, skimming
 regularly. If necessary add more water to keep the
 bones covered. Strain the stock, skim off, and discard
 any fat.

 At serving time, arrange the sliced beef on a platter.
 Garnish with reserved white and green onion. On
 another platter, arrange the bean sprouts, coriander,
 chiles and limes. Meanwhile, plunge the rice sticks in
 boiling water to heat. Drain. Place equal portions in
 each soup bowl. Cover to keep warm. Heat beef stock to
 boiling. Season with fish sauce and pepper. Pour into
 a soup tureen or chafing dish. At the table, place the
 soup on a portable warmer to keep hot. Offer each
 guest a bowl of warm rice noodles. Each diner adds
 some beef and onion to a bowl. Ladle the hot stock
 over the meat, stirring to cook the meat. Add the bean
 sprouts, coriander, chiles, and lime to taste. Enjoy
 with chopsticks and a soup spoon.

 Optional: pass fresh basil leaves, coriander,
 additional chilies, fish sauce and ground peanuts at
 the table.

                      From: [email protected]
 (KPatrucco)



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