Hello Loves ♥

Omgosh, Loves.

It's been awhile, for those who actually stumble upon this 'diary' or 'journal'
of some sort. This weekend was a blast, and quite tiring. ♥ and Jane, Ms. CocoJane, I miss you -=( seems like forever, since we last spoke! And so my journey is still in transaction, Thus my independent studying along side with Ms. Jane. (Photography, Cosmetology, Fashion, Culinary, etc.) Is going quite well. I've learned a -lot from researching, and others. but mostly Jane <3 And I do give them my thanks. But, lately I've been hit with fatigue, and it's killing me. Augh. and please rain, go away. you're making this incurable fatigue a vigorous fight. and yes. For those of you who adore Asian Cuisine, Here is a gift! A recipe for Pho` ^___^
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Ingredients:
2lbs of oxtail
1 large white onion
1 medium chunk of ginger
4/5 pieces of star anise
1lb of flank steak or sirloin(sliced thinly)
1/4 c of fish sauce **or more to taste.
1 tbsp of msg. **or more to taste.


Garnishes:
2 Scallions - thinly sliced
1 bunch of Cilantro - chopped
1 medium Onion - thinly sliced
Siracha sauce/Hoisen sauce
1lb Rice noodles
a bunch of fresh bean sprouts
1 Lime cut in wedges
Fresh thai basil


First cut the ginger & onion in half and place it on a
gas burner or under a broiler to roast until they release
their fragrant odors. Turn it so often so it doesn't char
too much. (approx. 7 minutes)

Place oxtails in a large stock pot. Add water to cover
and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, drain and rinse
pot and bones. Return bones, charred ginger&onion, and star
anise to pot, add 6 quarts water and bring to a boil. Skim
surface of debris and fat. Stir bones at bottom from time to
time. Simmer for 4-5 hours uncovered add more water if
level goes below bones. After 4-5 hours the oxtail should be
"fall off the bone tender" remove all of the oxtails with a slotted spoon.
Then add the 1/4c of fish sauce and 1 tbsp of msg. Stir the broth
and taste it and season according to your taste. Bring to a boil.

Meanwhile, slice beef flank/sirloin(partially frozen so it'll be easier to slice)
against grain into paper-thin slices. Set aside. In a plate place the sliced
scallions, chopped cilantro, and thinly sliced onion. Rinse the bean sprouts
Soak rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.


In another pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add noodles and drain
immediately. Do not overcook noodles. Divide among 4 large soup bowls.
Top noodles with sliced meat and oxtail if preferred. Bring broth to a rolling
boil, then ladle into soup bowls. Garnish with fresh bean sprouts, scallions,
cilantro, basil and onions. A squeeze of lime and a dash of siracha & hoisen sauce
and you're complete.
It Serves 4!
Enjoy <3 ty Beauty for that <3

Now Cook up and Enjoy Loves <3