Lazy-ish Short Rib Pho

Lazy -Ish Short Rib Pho

1.5-2lbs english cut beef short ribs

2 inch piece ginger, sliced in half

1 onion, halved

2 shallots, halved

2 cloves black garlic

2-3 tbsp spoons fish sauce

1 tsp MSG

1 tbsp piece of rock sugar

1 bay leaf or makrut lime leaf (optional)

special equipment:

cheesecloth and kitchen twine or spice bags

Pho spice mix

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

1 black cardamom pod, lightly crushed

1 teaspoon whole cloves

4-5 star anise pods

1 cinnamon stick

Prep your spice bag

lightly toast your spices in a dry pan, remove on dice fragrant and put them in a spice bag.

1. Preheat your oven 450. Salt your short ribs on all sides and roast for 35-40 mins, until golden brown.

2. char your onion, ginger and shallots over a flame.

3. place meat, black garlic, rock sugar, fish sauce, msg and aromatics in a large pot, cover with cold water, until everything is submerged.

4. add rock sugar, spice bag and 1 bay leaf

5. on medium high heat, bring to a boil, skimming any foam that comes to the top.

6. reduce heat and lower to a simmer. cover and simmer for 2 hours. occasionally stirring and skimming any scum.

7. after 2 hours, remove aromatics and spice bag. season with more fish sauce or salt to taste.

8. let meat cook another 1.5-2 hours or until meat is fork tender.

9. assemble your bowl with noodles, cilantro, scallions, thinly sliced raw onions and hoisin.

Note: You HAVE to salt and taste as you go!!