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Hanoi Beef And Rice-Noodle Soup (Pho Bac)

Make Hanoi Beef And Rice-Noodle Soup (Pho Bac) at home with Salt, Hot Chili Sauce Tuong Ot, Nuoc Mam Vietnamese Fish, and Fresh Bean Sprouts. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cook for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain.

3. 3

   Rinse the pot and the bones.

4. 4

   Return the bones to the pot and add 6 quarts of water.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Skim the surface to remove the foam and fat.

7. 7

   Stir the bones in the bottom of the pot from time to time to free the impurities.

8. 8

   Continue skimming until the foam ceases to rise.

9. 9

   Add 3 quarts more water and bring to a boil.

10. 10

    Skim off all the residue that forms on the top.

11. 11

    Turn the heat to low and simmer.

12. 12

    Add the spice bag, parsnips and salt to the simmering broth.

13. 13

    Simmer for 1 hour.

14. 14

    Remove the short rib plates.

15. 15

    Pull the meat away from the bones.

16. 16

    Reserve the meat and return the bones to the pot.

17. 17

    Simmer the broth, uncovered, for 4 to 5 hours.

18. 18

    Keep an eye on it; as the liquid boils away, add enough fresh water to cover the bones.

19. 19

    Slice the reserved short rib meat paper-thin.

20. 20

    Set aside.

21. 21

    In a small bowl, combine the scallions, coriander and half of the slice onions.

22. 22

    Place the remaining sliced onions in a small bowl and stir in the hot chili sauce.

23. 23

    Blend well.

24. 24

    Soak the rice sticks in warm water for 30 minutes.

25. 25

    Drain an