Boat Noodles
A deeply spiced, glossy beef-and-pork noodle soup that balances savory aromatics with bright herbs and lime. Each spoonful layers fragrant broth, tender proteins, and crisp garnishes for a lively, slurpable bowl.
2 lb beef bones, split
1 lb pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
12 cup water
1 onion, halved
6 clove garlic, crushed
2 slice ginger, thick slices
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
1 tbsp black peppercorns, lightly crushed
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce, dark soy if available
2 tbsp palm sugar, or brown sugar
1 tbsp oyster sauce
8 oz rice noodles, dried, medium-width
8 oz beef sirloin, very thinly sliced
12 pork meatballs
2 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
4 stalk scallions, thinly sliced
1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
1 bunch thai basil
2 lime, cut into wedges
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tbsp neutral oil
1 tsp dark soy (for finishing)
1 tsp ground toasted rice
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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