Franklin Spice Works
Vietnamese-Style Beef Pho Broth
A fragrant beef pho broth simmered with charred aromatics and warm spices. The soul of a great bowl of pho.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef bones, roasted
- 2 Indonesian cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 4 cloves
- 1 large onion, halved and charred
- 3-inch piece fresh ginger, halved and charred
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 quarts water
Instructions
- Char onion and ginger directly over a gas flame or under the broiler until blackened.
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot with 3 quarts cold water.
- Bring to a boil, skim foam, then reduce to the lowest simmer.
- Cook uncovered 4-5 hours. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Season with fish sauce and salt. Serve over rice noodles with sliced beef, bean sprouts, basil, and lime.