Pho

==Description==
Pho is Vietnamese noodle soup.
Pho - Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup from the Public Health Cookbook, Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, in the public domain
* Cook Time: Approximately 90 minutes 
* Serves: 8
== Ingredients ==
=== Soup ===
* 4 quarts low-sodium beef broth
* 2 large onions, thinly sliced
* 6 slices of fresh ginger
* 1 cinnamon stick
* 1 star anise
* 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
* 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
* 1 pound sirloin tip, thinly sliced
* 2 x 8 oz packages dried rice noodles
=== Optional Garnish Ingredients ===
* 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
* 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint sprigs
* 1 cup loosely packed cilantro sprigs
* 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
* 2 – 3 lime wedges
* Hoisin sauce 	
* Hot pepper sauce
* Vietnamese fish sauce ("nuoc mam" or "nam pla" -- use sparingly, can be high in sodium)
== Directions ==
# In a large stockpot, add broth, onions, ginger, cinnamon, star anise, peppercorns and garlic.
# Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cover.
# Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
# Arrange garnish ingredients into separate plates and bowls at the table.
# Soak rice noodles in hot water (do not boil) for 15 minutes or until softened then drain (do not rinse with cold water).
# Place equal amounts of noodles in soup bowls and cover with raw beef slices.
# Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef (the beef slices should cook or brown in the hot broth).
# Add garnish ingredients to your preference.
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