Beef and noodle soup \"a la vietnamese\"
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Boneless sirloin; fat removed and cut into fine julienne |
| 2 | Cloves garlic | |
| 1 | 1-inch piece ginger; peeled | |
| 1 | Stick cinnamon | |
| 2 | quarts | Water |
| 1 | large | Bunch cilantro |
| ¼ | pounds | Vermicelli or capellini broken into 2-inch lengths |
| Salt; to taste | ||
| 2 | tablespoons | Fresh lime juice |
| 2 | cups | Fresh bean sprouts |
| ½ | teaspoon | Dried red pepper flakes |
Directions
PASTA MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #PS6554 Combine beef, garlic, ginger, cinnamon and 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil, skim off scum. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until meat is tender, about 45 minutes. Continue skimming and keeping level of liquid constant by replenishing with fresh water.
Meanwhile, rinse and chop the cilantro. When meat is tender, remove garlic, cinnamon and ginger. Add noodles and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.
Remove soup from heat, stir in salt, lime juice, bean sprouts, pepper and cilantro. Adjust seasoning and serve piping hot.
Yield: 4 servings
Posted to recipelu-digest by molony <molony@...> on Feb 24, 1998