Oxtail & Beef Rib Pho

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Calories	Link
1 lbs.	Beef Oxtail	3056	Buy Fresh!
2 lbs.	Beef Ribs	4270	Buy Fresh!
1 cup	Yellow Onion	64	Buy Fresh!
1 whole	Ginger	36	Buy Fresh!
1 whole	Cinnamon Stick	19
2 tbsp.	Coriander Seeds	33
2 tbsp.	Fennel Seeds	4
2 tbsp.	Star Anise	4
1 tbsp.	Cardamom Pod	19
2 tbsp.	Kosher Salt	0
1/4 cup	Fish Sauce	26
1 tbsp.	Sugar	48
1 cup	Cilantro	4	Buy Fresh!
1 cup	Thai Basil	4	Buy Fresh!
1 whole	Lime	20	Buy Fresh!
1 bottle	Sriracha	290
1/4 cup	Shallot	29	Buy Fresh!
1 package	Rice Sticks	840

Preparation

In a heavy pot parboil the oxtail and beef ribs for 5 minutes. The goal is to remove any impurities from the oxtail and beef ribs to enhance the flavor and clarity of the broth. Drain and rinse the bones then fill with fresh clean water and bring the oxtail and beef ribs back to a boil again.

Season the broth with a whole yellow onion cut in half. It's ok to leave the skin on. A 4 inch piece of fresh ginger halved. A whole cinnamon stick, break in half if you like. Add the coriander seeds, fennel seeds, star anise, cardamom pods, kosher salt, fish sauce, and sugar. Some like roast the ingredients above over an open flame to enhance the flavor. We skipped the step for this preparation to focus on the flavors of the oxtail and beef ribs.

Boiling times vary however we simmered on low heat for approximately 10 hours before we were satisfied with the flavors and clarity of the broth.

When ready to serve, boil the rice sticks until done. Using fresh noodles are even better if you can find them. Drain the noodles and place in a deep bowl. Add an oxtail and beef rib, then top with broth. Garnish with cilantro, shallots, thai basil, a piece of lime, and add Sriracha if you want a notch of heat.

Parings

The rich beef broth pairs surprisingly well with Merlot or Pinot.

Nutrition

A large bowl of pho is approximately 600 calories per serving.

Recommended Serving Size: 1 large bowl (Approximately 600 cal.)
Total Servings: Approximately 6-8

Items Used

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