small handful basil leaves
large handful beansprouts
1 red chilli, thinly sliced
small handful coriander leaves
1 large thumb-sized piece fresh root ginger, unpeeled and halved
2 limes, quartered
small handful mint leaves
1 large onion, unpeeled, halved
3 spring onions, thinly sliced
250g/9oz flat rice noodles
1.5 litres/2戮 pints beef stock
4 cloves
2 tbsp coriander seeds
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 star anise
400g/14oz best-quality sirloin steak, fat removed, very thinly sliced
1 bone marrow, cleaned