Pho-nomenal Noodle Soup (Phở)
Phở is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup that is known for its flavorful broth and tender rice noodles. This recipe will guide you through creating a delicious bowl of Phở right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 onion, halved
- 4-inch piece of ginger, halved lengthwise
- 4 star anise
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cardamom pod
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2-3 Thai chilies, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a dry pan, toast the onion and ginger until slightly charred.
- Place the star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pod in a spice bag or wrap in cheesecloth.
- In a large pot, combine the beef broth, charred onion, charred ginger, and the spice bag. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Remove the spice bag, onion, and ginger from the broth. Add the fish sauce and sugar, then bring the broth back to a simmer.
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then divide among serving bowls.
- Top the noodles with the sliced beef and bean sprouts.
- Ladle the hot broth over the beef, noodles, and bean sprouts.
- Serve the Phở with basil, cilantro, mint, lime wedges, and Thai chilies on the side for garnish.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large pot Spice bag or cheesecloth Ladle Serving bowls
Tools
Knife Cutting board Dry pan
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Enjoy the Phở with a side of fresh Vietnamese spring rolls.
Tips & tricks
Tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute the beef broth with vegetable broth and use tofu or mushrooms instead of beef.
Cost
$20