Vietnamese beef pho recipe: our best-ever soup and noodles

Step 1

Place the stock in a large saucepan with the ginger, onion, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, sugar, fish sauce and 1L (4 cups) water. Bring to the boil and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Strain, discarding solids.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to the packet instructions and drain well.

Step 3

To serve, divide the noodles among 4 bowls and top with the sliced beef. Ladle over the hot stock, then top with the chilli, bean sprouts, basil, mint, coriander and spring onions.