Vietnamese Pho
A classic Vietnamese noodle soup made with a rich beef broth, tender beef, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- ●4 cups beef broth
- ●2 lbs beef bones
- ●1 lb beef slices
- ●1 package rice noodles
- ●1 medium onion
- ●2 inches ginger
- ●2 whole star anise
- ●1 cinnamon stick
- ●2 tbsp fish sauce
- ●2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
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1. In a large stockpot, combine beef bones and beef broth. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
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3. Add onion, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick to the pot. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
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4. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot. Discard the solids.
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5. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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6. Slice the beef into thin strips. Add to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness.
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7. Add fish sauce and soy sauce to the pot. Stir to combine.
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8. To assemble the pho, place a portion of noodles into a bowl. Add slices of beef and ladle the hot broth over the top.
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9. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as basil and mint.
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10. Serve immediately.