- chicken broth (homemade or canned) - bò viên vietnamese beef meatballs (used in phở) - scallions - cilantro - sugar - fish sauce - black pepper - bánh canh udon noodles

1. Prep the udon noodles according to instructions. 2. Boil equal parts chicken broth and water. 3. While soup is boiling, finely chop scallions and chop bò viên into quarters. 4. Once soup starts boiling, add bò viên. 5. Season with fish sauce and black pepper to taste. Add a dash of sugar. 6. Turn down the fire and let simmer. Add in scallions. 7. To serve, put udon noodles in a bowl and pour the soup over.