INGREDIENTS
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For the Pork Pho Broth:
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2 tbsp. whole coriander seeds
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4 whole cloves
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2 whole star anise
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2 quarts (2 liters/8 cups/64 fluid ounces) store-bought or homemade chicken stock
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1 250-300g piece of pork (I used a huge 2 lb picnic roast.) (bone in or boneless)
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½ onion
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1 3-inch (7.5 cm) chunk of ginger, sliced and smashed with side of knife
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1 to 2 tbsp. sugar
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1 to 2 tbsp. fish sauce
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1 lb. (500 grams/16 ounces) dried rice noodles (about ¼ inch/6 mm wide)
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Accompaniments:
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2 cups (200 grams/7 ounces) bean sprouts, washed and tails pinched off
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Fresh cilantro (coriander) tops (leaves and tender stems)
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½ cup (50 grams/approx. 2 ounces) shaved red onions
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½ lime, cut into 4 wedges
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Sriracha chili sauce
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Hoisin sauce
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Sliced fresh chili peppers of your choice