Star Anise Beef-Rice Noodle Soup

Directions

1. 1

   2 (1-in) chunks fresh ginger 3 Shallots

2. 2

   unpeeled 1 Onion

3. 3

   unpeeled 2 1/2 qt Water 1 1/2 lb Oxtails - chopped into sections 1 lb Beef shank 2 Whole star anise 1 Cinnamon stick 3 Whole cloves 1/4 c Vi

4. 4

   or to taste 1/2 lb Flat rice-stick noodles - soaked in water - for 20 minutes 6 oz Sirloin steak - trimmed of fat & sliced - into paper-thin

5. 5

   sliced thin 2 c Bean sprouts 1/4 c Fresh coriander leaves - (coarsely chopped) 2 Green onions - cut into 2-in-long - thin julienne slices 1

6. 6

   sliced into 8 wedges 2 Red chiles

7. 7

   thinly sliced PUT GINGER, SHALLOTS AND ONION on a baking sheet

8. 8

   place under a hot broiler until charred