handful fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú beansprouts
1 large carrot, peeled and finely shredded
few Thai chillies, thinly sliced and deseeded, if preferred
small bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped
fresh coriander, mint and basil leaves, left whole
5cm/2in piece fresh root ginger
2 limes, cut into wedges
small bunch fresh mint, leaves only, finely chopped
1 large onion, left unpeeled and quartered
bunch spring onions, thinly sliced
hoisin sauce (optional)
200g/7oz flat rice noodles (banh pho)
2 bay leaves
1 tsp black peppercorns
salt and freshly ground black pepper
chilli oil or sauce such as sriracha
5cm/2in piece cinnamon stick
4 cloves
1 tsp fennel seeds
1–2 tbsp fish sauce, plus more if needed
3 star anise
1.5kg/3lb 5oz beef shin
250g/9oz rump or sirloin steak, very thinly sliced and tenderised