Pho Recipe

Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup that is beloved for its complex flavors and comforting warmth. It is typically made with a flavorful broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat or tofu. While it may seem intimidating to make at home, with a few key ingredients and some patience, you can create a delicious bowl of pho that rivals your favorite restaurant.

Pho Recipe

Ingredients:

1. - 2 pounds of beef bones (such as oxtail or marrow bones)

2. - 1 onion, halved

3. - 1 piece of ginger, about 4 inches long, halved lengthwise

4. - 4 star anise pods

5. - 6 whole cloves

6. - 1 cinnamon stick

7. - 1 cardamom pod

8. - 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

9. - 1 tablespoon fish sauce

10. - 1 tablespoon sugar

11. - Salt, to taste

12. - 1 pound of beef brisket or flank steak, thinly sliced

13. - 1 pound of rice noodles

14. - Garnishes: bean sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro, lime wedges, sliced jalapenos

Instructions:

1. Begin by roasting the beef bones in a 400°F oven for about 30 minutes, until they are browned and caramelized.

2. In a large stockpot, add the roasted beef bones, onion, and ginger. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the bones by a few inches. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

3. While the broth is simmering, prepare the spice packet by placing the star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pod, and coriander seeds in a piece of cheesecloth and tying it securely with kitchen twine.

4. Add the spice packet to the broth, along with the fish sauce, sugar, and salt. Let the broth simmer for at least 2 hours, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface.

5. Once the broth is done simmering, strain it through a fine mesh sieve to remove the bones and aromatics. Adjust the seasoning with more fish sauce, sugar, or salt as needed.

6. Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then divide them among serving bowls.

7. Top the noodles with the thinly sliced beef brisket or flank steak.

8. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and beef, ensuring that the meat cooks through in the hot broth.

9. Serve the pho hot, garnished with bean sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced jalapenos.

Enjoy your homemade bowl of pho and savor the rich flavors and comforting warmth that this dish has to offer.

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