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How to Make Pho: the Best Method for Most Home Cooks — Cooking Lessons from the Kitchn
Ingredients
  • subheading: For the broth:
  • 2 pounds beef knuckles
  • 2 pounds (1 ½-inch thick) beef shanks
  • 2 medium yellow onions
  • 1 large hand ginger, about 6 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 5 star anise pods
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 ½ pounds beef brisket or chuck roast
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • subheading: For serving:
  • 8 ounces beef flank steak
  • 2 pounds dry, small or medium rice noodles, labeled banh pho or rice sticks
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 Thai bird chiles, thinly sliced
  • 4 medium limes, quartered
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 cups fresh cilantro, Thai basil, or mint leaves
  • Hoisin or Sriracha sauce (optional)
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  • Equipment
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Large stockpot
  • Colander
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Cheesecloth or a small mesh spice bag
  • Spoon
  • 4-quart soup pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small condiment bowls
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