Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Ingredients:

• 1 pound beef bones
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4-inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3 star anise
• 5 cloves
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 8 oz rice noodles
• 8 oz beef, thinly sliced
• Bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, and sliced jalapenos for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot, char the onion and ginger over an open flame or under the broiler until slightly blackened.
3. Add the roasted beef bones, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours.
4. Strain the broth and season with fish sauce and sugar. Keep warm.
5. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions.
6. Divide the noodles and beef slices among serving bowls. Ladle hot broth over the top.
7. Serve the pho with bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, and sliced jalapenos on the side for garnish.