Vietnamese Pho: Flavorful Noodle Soup

 

Vietnamese Pho: Flavorful Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

• 8 cups beef or chicken broth
• 8 ounces (225g) rice noodles
• 1 pound (450g) thinly sliced beef (eye of round or sirloin)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2-3 star anise
• 3-4 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Fresh bean sprouts, lime wedges, and fresh basil leaves for garnish
• Sriracha sauce and hoisin sauce, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, char the onion slices, garlic cloves, and ginger slices over an open flame or under the broiler until they become slightly blackened.
2. In the same pot, add the beef or chicken broth, cinnamon stick, star anise, whole cloves, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
3. While the broth simmers, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. Thinly slice the beef.
5. Once the broth is done simmering, strain it to remove the solids, leaving only the flavorful liquid.
6. To serve, divide the cooked rice noodles among serving bowls. Top with sliced beef.
7. Pour the hot broth over the beef and noodles. The hot broth will cook the beef slices.
8. Garnish the pho with fresh bean sprouts, lime wedges, and fresh basil leaves. Serve with Sriracha sauce and hoisin sauce on the side for customization.