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Bring to a boil at 212°F (100°C) and boil for 5 minutes to release impurities. Drain and rinse the bones thoroughly under cold water.","group":"Broth Prep","title":"Place beef bones","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Broth Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Char the onion and ginger over an open flame or under a broiler until skin is blackened and fragrant. Peel off the burnt skin and set aside.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Char the onion and ginger","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a dry pan, toast the star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until highly aromatic.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Toast the star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Return clean bones to the pot with 3 liters (3.2 qt) of fresh water. Add charred onion, ginger, and toasted spices. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for at least 3 hours, skimming any foam from the surface. Stir in the fish sauce.","group":"Broth Simmer","title":"Return clean bones","timerMinutes":180,"sourceTitle":"Broth Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions. Divide noodles into 4 serving bowls.","group":"Assembly","title":"Prepare rice noodles according","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Strain the broth, discarding solids. Reheat the broth until it is boiling hot. Top the noodle bowls with thinly sliced raw beef and pour the boiling broth over the beef to cook it instantly.","group":"Assembly","title":"Strain the broth, discarding solids","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For the clearest broth, ensure you parboil the bones first and rinse them thoroughly. Charring the onion and ginger is essential for the signature smoky depth of traditional phở.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["large stock pot","fine mesh strainer","chef knife"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Large serving bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Broth can be made 2 days in advance. Store broth and toppings separately."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover broth in an airtight container. 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