Pho {Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup}

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

whole coriander seeds

cinnamon stick (roughly broken)

whole star anise

whole cloves

1 qt

beef broth

piece of ginger (3-inch size, roughly chopped)

bunch of scallions or green onions (reserve the green parts for garnishing the soup, white parts only)

1 tbsp

fish sauce

2 tsp

brown sugar

slices fresh jalapeno pepper (depending on your spice tolerance)

1 handful

pho rice noodles (soaked or cooked according to package directions)

1 lb

flank steak (sliced paper thin)

generous handful bean sprouts

sliced scallions or green onions to taste (green parts only)

several sprigs of fresh basil

sprigs of fresh cilantro

lime wedges

sriracha and/or hoisin sauce