Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Huế Beef Noodle Soup)

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Blanch the beef and pork, rinse, and place in a clean pot with water, onion, and lemongrass.

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1kg beef shank

1 pork hock

3 stalks lemongrass, bruised

1 onion, halved

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon fermented shrimp paste, diluted

2 tablespoons annatto oil

1-2 tablespoons chili flakes

600g thick bún bò noodles

Vietnamese pork sausage and pork blood, optional

Banana blossom, herbs, lime, and bean sprouts

Cut the beef against the grain for more tenderness.

For a spicier soup, add more chili paste to taste.

Simmer longer if you prefer very tender beef.

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