**Faux Pho Bo: A Hearty and Flavorful Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup**
Faux Pho Bo, a delightful Vietnamese beef noodle soup, is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This fragrant and savory broth-based soup is a delightful combination of tender beef, flavorful broth, silky rice noodles, and an array of fresh herbs and vegetables. With its complex flavors and the addition of umami-rich fish sauce, this faux version captures the essence of the traditional Pho Bo while catering to those with dietary restrictions or preferences. Don't miss out on the accompanying recipes for Nuoc Cham dipping sauce, Sriracha chili sauce, and pickled vegetables, which add depth and customization to this delicious dish. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or new to Vietnamese cuisine, this Faux Pho Bo experience promises to be a culinary adventure you won't forget.
PHO BO: VIETNAMESE BEEF NOODLE SOUP
Pho is a classic Vietnamese noodle soup, supposedly invented in Hanoi in the early 20th century. With this dish, everything's about the broth-if you don't have the right broth, you don't have the dish. Reprinted with permission from "Vietnamese Home Cooking," by Charles Phan. Published by Ten Speed Press.
Provided by Charles Phan
Categories main-dish
Time 7h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- For the beef stock: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the oxtails, neck bones, and shank bones. Return the water to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Drain into colander and rinse the bones thoroughly under cold running water. Rinse the pot and return the oxtails, neck bones, and shank bones to the pot. Add water, slowly bring to a simmer, and cook for at least 6 hours. Meanwhile, roast the onion and ginger on a rimmed baking sheet for 40 minutes.
- Add the roasted onion and ginger to the simmering stock, along with the cinnamon, star anise, clove, cardamom pod, pepper, and palm sugar. Add the beef brisket and cook for 30-45 minutes; remove and allow the stock to continue to simmer, skimming off any scum that rises to the top. After 6-8 hours, remove pot from the heat and use a slotted spoon to discard the large solids. Strain the stock into soup pot through a fine-mesh sieve. (Note: To store, let cool completely; then transfer to airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Makes 6 quarts.)
- For the soup: Thinly slice the top round and use the back of your knife to tenderize the meat slices; set aside. Slice the cooked brisket against the grain in thin slices; set aside. Blanch the bean sprouts in hot water; set aside. Season the stock with a few pinches of salt and fish sauce to taste.
- Warm a serving bowl in hot water. Place the dried rice noodles in fine-mesh sieve; submerge the sieve in hot water and gently stir with tongs, 5-10 seconds. Place the cooked noodles in the warmed serving bowl. Top with brisket; then add a few slices of the top round and some chopped scallions and cilantro. Ladle the hot broth into the bowl, being careful not to submerge the top round. Serve immediately, accompanied by optional garnishes.
PHO BO (VIETNAMESE BEEF-AND-NOODLE SOUP)
In Vietnam, where there is enough rain, heat and sun to grow almost anything in large quantity, herbs are treated much like what most Americans consider "eating" greens. They sometimes form the bulk of salads and soups and are often used as wrappers, seasonings and condiments. Here, a pile of fresh herbs are served alongside this classic Vietnamese beef soup, so diners can add to taste. Basil, cilantro and mint are critical, but chervil, lovage, parsley, shiso, dill, marjoram and other tender herbs work, too.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories pastas, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Soak rice noodles in hot water to cover.
- Meanwhile, combine stock, star anise, cinnamon, ginger, onion and cloves in saucepan; turn heat to high. When mixture boils, turn heat to low, and cover. Let cook, undisturbed, for 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how much time you have (the longer the cooking, the deeper the flavor). Strain, and return to saucepan; turn heat to medium.
- Bring pot of water to boil. Drain noodles, add them to pot, and boil for 30 seconds; drain well. Warm 4 large bowls by filling them with hot water; discard water. Divide noodles among bowls.
- Turn heat under soup to medium, and add beef; stir once, and then turn off heat. (The meat is traditionally left rare; if you want to cook it more, go ahead, but these slices will cook through in less than 2 minutes.) Add fish sauce or soy sauce and plenty of pepper to the soup. Taste, and add salt or more seasoning, if necessary.
- Top noodles with broth and meat, and then bring to the table. Serve, passing lime wedges, scallions, chilies and herbs at the table, so that everyone can add them to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 698, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1905 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PHO (VIETNAMESE BEEF AND RICE-NOODLE SOUP)
Steps:
- Put the oxtails into a large stockpot and add enough water to cover the bones by 4 inches (about 2 gallons). Bring to a full boil and then lower the heat to a rapid simmer. Skim the scum that rises to the surface.
- Meanwhile put the ginger and onion halves on a baking sheet and char them under the broiler until lightly blackened, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn them over halfway through cooking. When cool enough to handle, rinse the onion and ginger under running water, using a knife to scrape away some of the charred surface. Cut the ginger into 3 pieces and toss it and the onion halves into the simmering broth, along with 1 tablespoon salt and the fish sauce.
- Put the star anise, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a small skillet and toast them on top of a stove burner over medium heat. Turn the spices a couple of times until they're slightly darkened (3 to 4 minutes) and until you smell their aroma. Put the toasted spices and fennel seeds in a small square of double thick cheesecloth and tie the bundle with a long piece of kitchen twine. Add the spice bundle and the bay leaves to the broth, tying the end of the twine to the pot handle for easy retrieval.
- Let the broth simmer, uncovered, skimming occasionally. After 4 hours, remove the spice bundle, onion, bay leaves and ginger from the pot and discard. Remove the oxtails from the pot and set aside. Let the broth continue to simmer. When the meat is cool enough to handle, pull the meat from the bones. Set the meat aside and return bones to the broth. Continue simmering, uncovered, until the broth is rich and flavorful, about 1 hour. Taste the broth and add more salt or fish sauce as needed.
- Meanwhile, soak the rice noodles in cold water for at least 20 minutes. Arrange the sliced scallions, cilantro, parsley, basil, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chiles on a platter in separate piles.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the drained noodles. Give the noodles a quick stir and cook until tender but firm, about 1 minute. Rice noodles can quickly become gummy, so don't let them overcook. Drain the noodles. Warm 6 large bowls by rinsing the with hot water and divide the noodles among the bowls.
- Just before serving, return the broth to a full boil. Arrange the slices of raw filet and pieces of cooked oxtail meat over the noodles in each bowl. Carefully ladle the boiling broth over all; the raw beef should be submerged in the broth. Serve immediately, along with the platters of garnish.
FAUX PHO - QUICK AND EASY VIETNAMESE STYLE NOODLE SOUP
There is nothing more comforting than hot, bold, vietnamese soup. I like mine spicy and a touch sweet. You can customize it in so many ways to make it your own, and it is super quick to make!
Provided by Denises Dinners
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Soak rice noodles in very, hot tap water.
- Heat oil in a large, deep skillet on medium hot.
- Saute garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, with the beef until the beef is 85% cooked through. .
- Add broth, fish sauce, spices and sugar.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Rinse rice noodles and chop into 4-5 inch pieces.
- Place noodles in bowls, pour broth and meat over noodles.
- Add any or all garnish desired.
- Personal Note: I like mine with super spicy so I add tons of jalapeno and siracha sauce, along with all the veggies and herbs. You can also do this with pork, fish, shrimp, or chicken, or use veggie stock and tofu if you want to keep it vegetarian.
Tips:
- Use a flavorful beef broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good one. You can make your own beef broth or use a store-bought broth. If you're using a store-bought broth, look for one that is low in sodium and has a rich beef flavor.
- Add aromatics to the broth. Aromatics are vegetables and herbs that add flavor to the broth. Common aromatics used in pho bo include ginger, garlic, onion, and star anise. You can also add other aromatics, such as lemongrass, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Use a variety of beef cuts. Pho bo is traditionally made with a variety of beef cuts, including flank steak, brisket, and tendon. You can use any type of beef you like, but it's best to use a combination of cuts to get a variety of flavors and textures.
- Cook the beef until it is tender. The beef should be cooked until it is tender but still slightly pink in the center. This will give it a juicy and flavorful texture.
- Add the noodles and vegetables. Once the beef is cooked, add the noodles and vegetables to the broth. The noodles should be cooked according to the package instructions. The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
- Season the soup to taste. Add fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice to the soup to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as chili sauce, hoisin sauce, or Sriracha sauce.
- Garnish the soup with herbs and vegetables. Once the soup is seasoned to taste, garnish it with herbs and vegetables, such as cilantro, basil, mint, and bean sprouts. You can also add a lime wedge and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
Conclusion:
Pho bo is a delicious and flavorful Vietnamese beef noodle soup. It is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold day. With a little bit of planning, you can easily make pho bo at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to end up with a delicious and authentic bowl of pho bo.
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