Dinner: Pho - Vietnam

International dish #8 is a Vietnamese dish called PHO (pronounced "fuh"). Here is the recipe Ingredients * 4 quarts beef stock * 1 large onion, sliced into rings * 6 slices fresh ginger root * 5 star anise or 2.5 tsp of anise seed * 1 cinnamon stick * 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn * 1 pound sirloin tip, cut into thin slices * 1/2 pound bean sprouts * 1 cup fresh basil leaves * 1 cup fresh mint leaves * 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves * 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings * 2 limes, cut into wedges * 2 (8 ounce) packages dried rice noodles * 1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce * 1 dash hot pepper sauce Directions 1. In a large soup pot, combine broth, onion, star anise, ginger, cinnamon, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 1 hour. 2. Arrange bean sprouts, mint, basil, and cilantro on a platter with chilies and lime. 3. Soak the noodles in hot water to cover for 15 minutes or until soft. Drain. Place equal portions of noodles into 6 large soup bowls, and place raw beef on top. Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef. Pass platter with garnishes and sauces.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Basil

Health benefits of Pho - Vietnam

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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