- 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