INGREDIENTS
8 cups
water
2 14 1/4 ounce cans
fat-free beef broth
3
whole star anise (optional)
2
(3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1
(1 1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, sliced
4 oz
uncooked rice stick noodles or vermicelli
1 1/2 lb
boned sirloin steak, thinly sliced
2 1/2 tbsp
minced shallots
2 tbsp
sake (rice wine) or rice vinegar
1 tbsp
minced peeled fresh ginger
2 cups
fresh bean sprouts
1 cup
sliced fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup
minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup
minced green onions
3 tbsp
fish sauce
1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
thinly sliced red chile (optional)
6
lime wedges (optional)