| INGREDIENTS: |
| 8 cups lightly salted water |
1 pound beef brisket |
12 ounces leg of pork, cubed |
| 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised |
1 tablespoon shrimp paste |
salt |
| pepper |
1 tablespoon annatto seeds |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
| 10 shallots, thinly sliced |
1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped |
2 red chilies, finely sliced |
| 1/4 cup finely cut ngo gai (saw-leaf herb)
leaves |
1 pound fine rice noodles |
1/4 cup finely cut baby leeks or spring
onions |
| 1/2 cup sliced or shaved banana blossom |
1/2 cup bean sprouts |
1/4 cup finely cut mint leaves |
| juice of 2 limes |
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