Goi Teaw (Noodle Soup)

                                                                     Noodle Soup

Ingredients

neck bones 2 pounds

onions cut into half 2 

daikon radish cut into slices 2 cups

celery 2 cups

sugar 1/2 cup

salt 1 tablespoon

pepper 1 teaspoon

crushed garlic 5-7 cloves

cinnamon 2-3 sticks 

5-7 star anises  

bullion 3 cubes

lots of water (gallons)

Directions

To make the soup. Put everything in a big pot. The longer you allow it to cook the better. You could use a crock pot and cook it at least 3 hours. 

Cook the noodles right before serving. Any kind of noodles will do. In the picture I used thin rice noodles. This kind needs to soak in cold water for about five minutes or until soft. Then boil hot water and put the noodles in about 15 seconds or you could use your finger to feel it, just to make sure its done and not over cooked. Take only the noodles put in a bowl and add soup.  Don't leave noodles in the pot.

Topping: Chopped fried garlic, cilantro, scallion, lime juice, jalapenos, beef slices, chilli oil, etc. Chopsticks would make it more fun to eat.