FAUX PHO BO (VIETNAMESE BEEF NOODLE SOUP)
This is an easy version that starts with canned beef broth. Some of the ingredients may be hard for people in some parts of the world to find--I live in an area with a large Asian population so I've never had any trouble myself. Be careful when using the sriracha or sambal oelek, as they are very hot. Fish sauce, to the uninitiated, smells really awful--but it doesn't taste like it smells. Once you've added it to your soup, you won't smell it nearly so strongly and it adds a pleasant, salty, seafood-y flavor to your food.
Provided by Halcyon Eve
Categories Meat
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a 6 quart stockpot, combine broth, onion, ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon, and peppercorns (tie the seasonings loosely in cheesecloth for easier removal). Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare rice noodles and garnishes.
- Arrange bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, chilies, and limes on a large platter.
- To prepare rice noodles, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil. Add rice noodles and stir to separate. Cook until just barely tender, about 2-3 minutes. Drain well. If not quite ready to serve, rinse noodles and drain again.
- To serve, remove seasonings (except onions) from broth; keep broth hot.
- Place ½ cup rice noodles in each of 6 large, deep bowls.
- Arrange thinly sliced beef over noodles, fanning out to increase surface area. Ladle very hot broth over beef and stir to cook.
- Serve immediately. Pass garnish platter, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, and sambal oelek or sriracha sauce for people to add as desired.
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Pete Lowe
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the noodles were perfectly cooked.
maclean Junior
[email protected]This soup was okay, but I've had better. The broth was a bit too salty for my taste.
Nesad Ali
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The broth was bland and the noodles were overcooked.
Miah Maju
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The broth was bland and the noodles were overcooked.
Haley Dyce
[email protected]This soup was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.
Hareem Shah
[email protected]I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked perfectly.
Towobola Daniel
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious!
Dev Joyy
[email protected]This soup was amazing! The broth was so flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the tofu and vegetables.
Oballu Nikky
[email protected]The broth was a bit bland for my taste, but the noodles and vegetables were cooked perfectly. I think next time I'll add some more spices to the broth.
Chalam Beppri
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great! I used a mix of beef and tofu, and it was delicious. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly.
ikHLas Adii
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pho, but this faux version was surprisingly good. The broth was light and refreshing, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Alizaman Alizaman
[email protected]This faux pho was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I especially loved the addition of the tofu, which gave the soup a nice protein boost.