Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Put in a small saucepan with 250ml (1 cup) water, cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 12 mins or until tender and the water is absorbed. Turn off the heat and stand, covered, for at least 5 mins. Fluff the rice with a fork.
Step 2 — Prep ingredients
Meanwhile, thinly slice the onion. Coarsely chop the coriander leaves and finely chop the stems. Pick the mint leaves, discarding the stems. Coarsely chop the peanuts. Crush or finely chop 2 garlic cloves.
Step 3 — Make sauce
Put 2 tbs soy sauce, 2 tbs white vinegar, 3 tsp sugar and 1 tbs water in a bowl and stir to dissolve.
Step 4 — Stir-fry beef and onion
Separate the beef stir-fry. Heat 2 tbs vegetable oil in a large frypan over high heat until very hot (see Kitchen 101). Stir-fry the beef for 1-2 mins until browned. Remove the beef from the pan. Add the onion, coriander stems, garlic and pho seasoning to the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 mins until fragrant.
Step 5 — Serve up
Remove the pan from the heat, add the sauce mixture and toss to combine and warm through. Divide the rice among bowls and top with the beef stir-fry. Scatter with the coriander leaves, mint leaves and peanuts. Enjoy!
Step 6 — Kitchen 101
Ensuring the pan is really hot before adding the beef prevents it from stewing and gives it a nice browned finish. ~ If you like a kick of heat, scatter over a pinch of chilli flakes or thinly sliced fresh chilli just before serving.