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6 x star anise

6 x black peppercorns

1/3 c. nuoc mam (fish sauce)

1 lrg - bunch cilantro coarsely minced

1/2 c. narrow strips Thai basil or possibly holy basil or possibly sage

8 med scallions trim, thinly slice

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
4 med onions as follows two unpeeled and quartered two thinly sliced	1/3 onions	$0.79 per pound	$0.06
2 piece ginger root (4-inch) halved lengthwise	1/6 piece	$2.99 per pound	$0.00
4 whl cloves	1/3 cloves	$5.29 per 2 ounces	$0.02
5 quart homemade chicken stock or possibly canned chicken broth	3/8 quart	n/a
5 Tbsp. sugar	1 1/4 teaspoons	$1.44 per pound	$0.02
3 Tbsp. kosher salt or possibly less	3/4 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.03
1/4 c. minced Thai chilies or possibly serrano chilies	1 teaspoon	$1.99 per pound	$0.01
12 x cilantro leaves chiffonade	1 cilantro	$1.09 per cup	$0.15
2 lb rice stick noodles (1/8-in wide) soaked in hot water for twenty mins liquid removed	2 2/3 oz	$4.19 per 80 ounces	$0.14
1/2 lb mung bean or possibly other large sprouts	2/3 oz	$2.49 per 14 ounces	$0.12
2 x limes each cut into six wedges	1/6 limes	$0.20 per item	$0.03
Total per Serving			$0.58
Total Recipe			$7.01