Pho is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, usually beef or chicken. It is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for any meal.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
3h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 230 grams bean sprouts
- 900 grams beef bones
- 450 grams beef sirloin
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 60 ml fish sauce
- 1 piece ginger
- 60 ml hoisin sauce
- 1 lime
- 1 onion
- 450 grams rice noodles
- 1 piece rock sugar
- 2 scallions
- 60 ml sriracha
- 2 star anise
- 1 bunch Thai basil
- 3500 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Place beef bones in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse bones.
Step 2
Char onion and ginger under a broiler until blackened, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
In a large pot, add bones, charred onion, and ginger, water, fish sauce, rock sugar, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 3 hours.
Step 4
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve and discard solids. Return the broth to the pot and keep warm.
Step 5
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
Step 6
Divide noodles among serving bowls. Top with beef slices. Ladle hot broth over the beef, which will cook it.
Step 7
Garnish with scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lime wedges. Serve with hoisin sauce and sriracha on the side.