PHO NOODLES

1 pkg. beef bones or oxtails
1 pkg. pho seasoning
1 pkg. meatballs
2 onions
3 celery stalks
3 carrots
rice noodles

Accompaniment and Toppings:
Cooked squid, shrimp, tripe and sliced raw beef
Chopped green onions and cilantro
Thinly sliced red onions
Basil and bean sprouts
Soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, siricha
Salt, black pepper, sugar, msg, sauté garlic
Lettuce and celery sticks

Boil bones in a large pot. Add pho seasoning. Add quartered onions, celery and carrots. Season with oyster sauce, fish sauce, salt and msg. If you cannot find pho seasoning beef paste will work as well.

Blanche squid, shrimp and tripe. Slice squid and tripe into strips. Soak rice noodles in warm water until soft and drain (do not soak if you are using fresh pho noodles). In a large bowl, add noodles topped with squid, shrimp, tripe and sliced beef. Ladle boiling broth over so that beef is quickly cooked. Add desired herbs and toppings. Add more seasoning if needing to your taste. Serve with lettuce and celery sticks.