"Asian Zen" Beef Pho

 For the condiments, you will need:

1 cup bean sprouts

1 cup chopped basil

1 fresh lime cut into quarters

Chilli-garlic sauce

Hoisin sauce

Directions:

Pour the beef stock into a large pot over med-high heat on the stove. Add 1 Tbsp sea salt and 2 Tsp of "Asian Zen" Chinese 5 Spice.

Coarsely chop the onion, ginger, and garlic (cut the garlic bulb in half). Don't worry about peeling because this will be discarded. Bring to a boil then place on low heat and cover with a lid. Let simmer for 1/2 an hour.

While your broth is simmering, prepare your Pho condiments into individual bowls.

Thinly slice the steak into bite-sized pieces.

When the broth mixture has cooled, place a large strainer in a large bowl and strain the broth. Discard the onions, ginger, and garlic.

Pour the broth back into the cleaned, large pot. Place on stove over med-high heat. Add the 2 Tbsp fish sauce.

Place the rice noodles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water and let stand 5 minutes only. Rinse thoroughly with cold water and drain. Set aside.

Divide noodles among 4 serving bowls; top with steak, cilantro, and green onion. Pour hot broth over the top. Stir and let sit until the beef is partially cooked and no longer pink. 

Serve with bean sprouts, basil, lime wedges, hoisin sauce, and chili-garlic sauce on the side.

Serve and Enjoy!