Vietnamese Pho
Vietnamese Pho, a vibrant and aromatic noodle soup, captures the essence of traditional Vietnamese cuisine. With fresh herbs, tender beef, and a fragrant broth seasoned with star anise and ginger, this dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g flat rice noodles
- 300g beef brisket or flank, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced
- 3 star anise pods
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot, simmer 1 liter of water with beef bones over medium heat for 30 minutes. Skim off any foam.
- Add aromatics: Incorporate sliced ginger and star anise into the pot; simmer for an additional hour.
- Cook noodles: Boil water in another pot and cook rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Assemble bowls: Place cooked noodles at the bottom of each bowl. Top with thinly sliced raw beef.
- Serve: Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef until submerged. Garnish with fresh herbs, lime wedges, and soy sauce as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg