How to Make Pho - Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 large onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 inch piece of ginger
• 4-6 oxtail pieces
• 1 - 1/2 pound piece of beef brisket
• 1/2 pound of tripe (you may omit)
• 4 inch piece of cinnamon bark
• 1 tsp whole cloves
• 1 whole cardamom
• 1 1/2 tsp. whole fennel seeds
• 1 star anise
• 2 tsp. whole coriander
• 2 tsp. of pepper
• 3-5 tsp. of salt or use 5-6 beef boullion cubes
• 1 - 16 oz. package of pho/phad thai rice noodles (the thinner the better)
• 2 green onions
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 5 springs of fresh cilantro