Quick Pho Recipe

• 6 whl star anise
• 6 whl cloves
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 x (3 inch) piece ginger, cut in half lengthwise, lightly bruised with the
•     flat of a
•     knife
• 1 sm yellow onion
• 2 quart store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 c. water
• 3 Tbsp. fish sauce (nuoc mam)
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 x chicken thighs or possibly breasts
• 1 lb dry 1/16 inch-wide rice sticks, cooked and liquid removed according to
•     package directions
• 1/3 c. thinly sliced yellow onion
• 2 x scallions, cut into thin rings
• 3 Tbsp. finely minced cilantro
• 1/2 lb bean sprouts
• 10 sprg Asian basil
• 3 x Thai bird chilies or possibly 1 serrano chili, cut into thin rings
• 1 x lime, cut into 6 wedges
•     Freshly grnd black pepper

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