Easy Homemade Beef Pho
Description
Making beef pho at home can be a rewarding culinary experience. With this recipe and some practice, you'll be able to create a bowl of this iconic Vietnamese dish that rivals those found in restaurants.
Ingredients
- 14 oz rice noodles
- 14 oz beef (very thinly sliced)
- 3 shallots
- 4 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 green onions bunch
- 6 cup chicken broth
- 2 star anise
- Fresh ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 3 whole cloves
- Fresh coriander (finely chopped)
- Lime wedges
- Hoisin sauce
- Fish sauce
- Green onions
- Bean sprouts
Garnishes
Instructions
Heat up the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the shallots, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and star anise. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and divide the noodles into 4 bowls. Top with the thinly sliced beef. (Make sure your meat is leaf-thin)
Strain the broth. Pour it in the bowls while boiling hot.
Garnish to taste and serve.
Tips
- Choose a good-quality cut of beef, such as sirloin or flank steak, and slice it as thinly as possible. The beef should be tender and flavorful.
- Before making the broth, toast the spices (cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves) in a dry skillet for a few minutes. This enhances their flavor making your Beef Pho perfect.
- Choose fresh or dried rice noodles, and follow the package instructions for cooking. Overcooking can make them mushy.
- Provide an array of traditional toppings like bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños. Let everyone customize their bowl.
- Add Fish Sauce and Hoisin to Taste
- Serve the beef pho piping hot. Use preheated bowls to keep the soup warm, and consider using a hot plate under the bowl if necessary.
- Fresh herbs like Thai basil and cilantro add a burst of freshness to the beef pho. Don't skip them!
- Lime juice adds brightness to the broth. Provide lime wedges for squeezing directly into the bowl.
- For those who like it spicy, offer Sriracha sauce and chili garlic sauce on the side.
- Experiment with different condiments like pickled garlic, chili paste, and chili oil to find your preferred flavor profile.
- Sip the fragrant broth first to savor the depth of flavors before diving into the noodles and beef.
- Sip the fragrant broth first to savor the depth of flavors before diving into the noodles and beef.
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