8 cups water |
2 (14 1/4-ounce) cans fat-free beef broth |
3 whole star anise (optional) |
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks |
1 (1 1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, sliced |
4 ounces uncooked rice stick noodles or vermicelli |
1 1/2 pounds boned sirloin steak, thinly sliced |
2 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots |
2 tablespoons sake (rice wine) or rice vinegar |
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger |
2 cups fresh bean sprouts |
1 cup sliced fresh basil leaves |
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro |
1/4 cup minced green onions |
3 tablespoons fish sauce |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 teaspoon thinly sliced red chile (optional) |
6 lime wedges (optional) |