Thai Pho

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Ingredients — preview

• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds whole
• 2 each star anise
• 1 each cinnamon stick
• 6 cups water
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons coarse salt coarse
• 1 piece lemongrass trimmed and crushed
• 5 each keffir lime leaf
• 3 slices galangal (optional)
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

Preparation — preview

1. Combine the peppercorns, coriander, star anise and cinnamon stick in a piece of cheesecloth and tie into a sachet.
2. Combine the water and stock into a heavy 6-quart saucepan and add the sachet d'epices, salt, lemongrass, keffir lime leaf, galangal (if using), sugar, soy sauce and oyster sauce.
3. Cover and bring to a simmer over high-heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Lower the heat to medium and add the meat and cook, covered for 1 hour.