1/2tspFive Spice Powder(or 1/2 tsp of Cardamon Pod)
1tbspRock Sugar
to tasteFish Sauce
to tasteSalt
to tasteSugar
8litersWater
Toppings/Garnishing
Flat Rice Noodle(Rice Noodle)
Thai Basil(optional)
Spring Onion(optional - Scallion)
Coriander
Bean Sprout
Instructions
To Make Pho Beef Broth
Cut beef brisket into 1/2 inches in length and set aside.
Cut flank steak into half and thinly slice half of it while leaving the other half for the broth.
Prepare a large pot and fill it with 8 liters of water. Bring to a boil.
As the water is heating up, add beef brisket, whole chunk of flank steak, chicken carcasses, cinnamon stick, star anise, shallots, ginger, and five spice powder.
Add rock sugar and lightly season with fish sauce and salt.
As it is heating up, continuously skimming away any foam that shows up.
Once it reached boiling point, reduce to a simmer and keep covered for 2 hours.
After 2 hours, remove the chicken carcass and discard. Transfer beef brisket and chunk of flank steak to another container.
Give the broth a taste and season with fish sauce, salt, and sugar to your personal preference.
Serving
Prepare a bowl of rice noodles or flat rice noodles.
Slice the chunk of flank steak and add a few pieces on top of the rice noodle.
Also, add beef brisket and raw slices of flank steak on top of the rice noodle.
Pour in hot broth, the broth should cook the raw flank steak.
Top it up with chopped coriander, chopped spring onion, bean sprout, and Thai basil.