Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of Vietnam with this traditional Pho recipe. This fragrant and flavorful noodle soup is perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends. Warm spices and fresh herbs elevate this dish to a new level of deliciousness.
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
Soup:
- 1 lb beef brisket or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 12 oz flat rice noodles
Garnish:
- 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 Aromatics: Place the onion and ginger under a broiler for 5 minutes until slightly charred.
- Make the Broth: In a large pot, add the beef broth, charred onion, ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and coriander seeds. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the broth and return it 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 raw beef; the hot broth will cook it. 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 the beef bones with the broth for a few hours, then strain.
- You can substitute chicken broth and shredded chicken for a lighter version.
- 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
