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INGREDIENTS FOR THE DISH
- 1 package of pho noodles
- 3 eggs
- 3 finely chopped shallots
- 4 cloves of finely chopped garlic
- 1 chopped fresh chili pepper
- 200 g beef sirloin
- 2 carrots cut into thin strips
- Handful of chopped spring onions
- Handful of mung bean sprouts
- Handful of chopped coriander
- 100 g crushed peanuts
- 1 lime
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE
- 1-2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1-2 tablespoons cane sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons oyster sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1Soak the noodles in lukewarm water for half an hour, then drain them to remove excess water. Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips. Prepare the sauce by mixing all ingredients.
- 2Heat oil in a wok or pan, add chopped garlic, shallots, and chili. Let the mixture become fragrant, then crack in the eggs and stir. After a minute, add the beef sirloin slices and stir-fry. Add the rice noodles, finally the chopped vegetables (carrots, mung bean sprouts, spring onions) and pour the prepared sauce over everything. Stir-fry until the noodles soften (approx. 3 – 4 minutes).
- 3Finally, sprinkle the noodles with coriander, peanuts, and a squeeze of lime.
Marcela Vuong
Vietnamese specialties from Marcela Vuong's kitchen will transport you to the very heart of Asia. Marcela runs a popular cooking school and will teach you how to make the best Vietnamese recipes.

