1tbsp each soy and fish sauce, plus extra to taste
150g
(5oz) rice noodles
1
onion, very thinly sliced
225g
(8oz) bean sprouts
1
red chilli, sliced into rings
Small handful each fresh basil and coriander, chopped
Lime wedges, to serve
Directions
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Pat the steak dry with kitchen paper, season well and fry for 5-6min, turning once, for medium meat (cook for shorter/longer if you prefer). Lift steaks out of frying pan and set aside on a board.
Step 2
Pour stock into a separate large pan and add the spices. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5min. Add the soy sauce, fish sauce and noodles; cook for 5min, then add the onion, beansprouts and chilli. Take off the heat.
Step 3
Slice the steak into thin strips. Divide the soup among four large bowls. Add a quarter of the beef strips to each bowl and sprinkle over the herbs. Serve with lime wedges.
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