BACH NGO'S PHO (HANOI BEEF SOUP)

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Bach Ngo's Pho (Hanoi Beef Soup) image

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, project, soups and stews, main course

Time 4h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

9 cups water
1 1/2 pounds oxtail, chopped into 2-inch pieces, or 2 pounds of beef bones
1 pound beef chuck, in 1 piece
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger
3 shallots
2 star anise
1 stick cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
1/4 cup chopped green scallion tops
1 large onion
4 ounces bean sprouts
1/2 pound beef shoulder roast or round, in 1 piece
1/2 pound rice stick noodles, banh pho (see note)
1/4 cup nuoc mam (see note)
1 lemon, cut in 8 wedges
1/2 tiny hot red or green chili pepper, sliced thinly

Steps:

  • Bring 9 cups of water to a boil. Add oxtail and chuck. Return to boil for 10 minutes, removing scum. Impale the ginger on a fork and hold it over a flame until it is blackened. Do the same with shallots. Add both to broth, together with star anise and cinnamon. Cover and simmer gently for 3 hours.
  • While soup is simmering, chop coriander and scallions and combine. Set aside. Slice onion paper thin and set aside.
  • Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove and drain.
  • Slice round or shoulder roast into paper-thin slices. This will be easier to do if the meat has first been slightly frozen.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add rice noodles. Boil 5 minutes, then drain, run cold water over them and set aside.
  • When broth is done and chuck and oxtail are tender, remove meats from broth. Slice chuck and remove meat from oxtail bones. Remove ginger, shallots, anise and cinnamon from the broth. Add nuoc mam to broth.
  • To assemble and serve the soup, set out a bowl for each guest. Distribute noodles, cooked meat, and raw meat slices among the bowls. Add a few sliced onions, a few bean sprouts, and sprinkle with the combined scallion and coriander.
  • Immediately before serving, pour boiling beef broth over the contents of each bowl. This will slightly cook the raw beef.
  • Serve accompanied by a platter with the remaining bean sprouts and onion rings, the lemon wedges and the hot pepper slices. Serve additional nuoc mam for those who prefer a saltier taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 964 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Theo Lethobane
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I made this pho for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ayesha Ikhlaq
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This pho is the perfect way to use up leftover beef. It's a great way to make a delicious and satisfying meal.


Melissa Myler
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I love that this pho is made with fresh ingredients. It makes it so much more flavorful.


Chris Barnes broderick
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This pho is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and flavorful. I love to make it on a cold day.


Rondolyn White
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This pho is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's made with simple ingredients.


Wajahat HassaN
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I made this pho for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ezinne Jerry
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This pho is the perfect way to use up leftover beef. It's a great way to make a delicious and satisfying meal.


Jannine Cornejo
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I love that this pho is made with fresh ingredients. It makes it so much more flavorful.


Zoya Jani
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This pho is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and flavorful. I love to make it on a cold day.


Martin Smith
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This pho is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's made with simple ingredients.


Hina Iqbal
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I made this pho for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Durgesh Office
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This pho is the perfect way to use up leftover beef. It's a great way to make a delicious and satisfying meal.


Enjoy All Time
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I love that this pho is made with fresh ingredients. It makes it so much more flavorful.


Magic clan
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This pho is so delicious and authentic. It's the perfect dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Shashika Sathsara
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This pho is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and flavorful. I love to make it on a cold day.


Malachai Mtonga
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I've made this pho several times now and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the beef is always cooked perfectly. This is my go-to pho recipe now.


Tijani Olatunji
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This pho is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that I can make it at home and it's just as good as the pho I get at my favorite restaurant.


Dewmi Chamodya
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I made this pho for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The broth was so flavorful and the beef was cooked perfectly.


Purple Crusader
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This is the best pho recipe I've ever tried. The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the beef is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tahir Malik
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This pho was absolutely delicious! The broth was so flavorful and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.