Description
Learn how to make a comforting bowl of Pho, a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup filled with rich flavors and aromatic spices. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests with a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth:
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, halved
- 1 3-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 1 tbsp whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 star anise
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef brisket or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 12 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 bunch Thai basil
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1–2 fresh red chilies, sliced
- Hoisin sauce and sriracha for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Char the Onion and Ginger: Place the onion and ginger under a broiler for 5 minutes until slightly charred.
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, combine beef broth, charred onion, ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and coriander seeds. Simmer for 30 minutes, then strain the broth.
- Season the Broth: Return the strained broth to the pot. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a low simmer.
- Cook the Noodles: In a separate pot, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions and drain.
- Assemble the Pho: Divide the noodles among bowls. Top with thinly sliced beef. Pour the hot broth over the beef and noodles.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with bean sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro, green onions, lime wedges, and chilies. Serve with hoisin and sriracha if desired.
Notes
- To enhance flavor, simmer beef bones with the broth for a few hours before straining.
- You can opt for a lighter version by using chicken broth and shredded chicken as substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
