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Ingredients
1 lb ham hock
6 stalks lemongrass, crushed and sliced thin
2 tablespoons nuoc nam
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces boneless sirloin
4 ounces boneless pork loin
16 ounces rice noodles, cooked
1 cup bean sprouts
4 sprigs Thai holy basil (regular basil ok)
4 sprigs fresh mint
4 sprigs fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons sambal oelek or hot chili sauce
4-8 fresh Thai red chili peppers (amount optional)
1 lime, cut into quarters
Directions
1 Bring 2 1/2 quarts water to a boil; add ham hocks and lemongrass.
2 Skim constantly for 10 minutes then cover the pan, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours.
3 Strain the broth, reserving ham hocks if you desire them.
4 Add nuoc mam, sugar, salt and pepper, sirloin, and pork loin to the broth and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is cooked and tender; remove meat.
5 Thinly slice meats into small pieces.
6 To serve, place a portion of noodles in serving bowl, top with some bean sprouts, pork, beef, and some ham hock (if using), and ladle the broth over; add herbs, chili sauce, chilies, and lime juice to taste.
this recipe has been in the family for years and has never gone wrong!!! good luck!!!