Beef And Noodle Soup A La Vietnamese Recipe

• 1 lb Boneless sirloin, fat removed and cut into fine julienne
• 2 x Cloves garlic
• 1 x 1-inch piece ginger, peeled
• 1 stk cinnamon
• 2 quart Water
• 1 lrg Bunch cilantro
• 1/4 lb Vermicelli or possibly capellini broken into 2-inch lengths Salt, to taste
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh lime juice
• 2 c. Fresh bean sprouts
• 1/2 tsp Dry red pepper flakes

1. Combine beef, garlic, ginger, cinnamon and 2 qts water.
2. Bring to a boil, skim off scum.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently till meat is tender, about 45 min.
4. Continue skimming and keeping level of liquid constant by replenishing with fresh water.
5. Meanwhile, rinse and chop the cilantro.
6. When meat is tender, remove garlic, cinnamon and ginger.
7. Add in noodles and simmer till tender, about 5 min.
8. Remove soup from heat, stir in salt, lime juice, bean sprouts, pepper and cilantro.
9. Adjust seasoning and serve piping warm.
10. Yield: 4 servings

sirloin, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, water, cilantro, vermicelli, lime juice, fresh bean sprouts, red pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/beef-and-noodle-soup-a-la-vietnamese-81520 (may not work)