Spicy Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef shanks, oxtail pieces, and ginger; cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add star anise, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, and cardamom pod; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Add water, onion, garlic, white sugar, and bay leaf to beef mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until broth is flavorful and meat is falling off the bone, 5 to 6 hours. Remove meat and reserve. Strain broth into a pot; discard strained spices and vegetables.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Chop beef shank and oxtail meat; add to broth. Stir in fish sauce and soy sauce; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; keep warm.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place noodles in a large bowl; cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place a handful of bean sprouts in the bottom of a large soup bowl. Top with a large handful rice noodles and a few jalapeño slices. Ladle broth into bowl to cover noodles.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)