PHO (VIETNAMESE BEEF AND NOODLE SOUP)

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In Vietnam, a bowl of this noodle soup -- or one of its variations -- is often served for breakfast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound very lean sirloin of beef, trimmed of visible fat
1/4 pound Chinese or Vietnamese rice noodles, (banh pho)
3 cups Homemade Beef Stock
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nam pla)
1 1/3 cups fresh bean sprouts
1 small onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
4 scallions, trimmed and very thinly sliced
2 small Thai chile pepper or 1 small jalapeno, very thinly sliced crosswise
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves or Thai basil, coarsely chopped
Asian hot-chile sauce

Steps:

  • Wrap beef in plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with cold water; add rice noodles. Let soak until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain; set aside.
  • Combine beef stock, 1 1/2 cups water, and fish sauce in a large saucepan, and set over medium-high heat.
  • Remove beef from freezer. Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice beef into very thin (1/8 inch) strips.
  • Divide noodles among six serving bowls, and arrange strips of meat over them. Raise heat under stock, and bring to a boil. Pour boiling stock over meat and noodles, pushing beef into hot liquid so that it cooks. Arrange bean sprouts and other accompaniments over beef and noodles; serve immediately with Asian chile sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 g

Saeed Mohsin
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This pho was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly.


Mario Garcia
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This pho was amazing! The broth was so flavorful and the beef was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Edgar Baez
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This pho recipe is easy to follow and makes a delicious and authentic soup. I especially love the addition of the star anise and cinnamon to the broth.


ANWAR HAZI
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I've tried this pho recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the beef is always tender. I love adding lots of fresh herbs and bean sprouts to my bowl.


Reginald Wilson
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This pho was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Stella Muriuki
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This was a great pho recipe! The broth was flavorful and the beef was tender. I would definitely make this again.


Kaydee Barnard
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I loved this pho! The broth was so flavorful and the beef was so tender.


SAD SONG BD
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This pho was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked.


Fahad ulshamsjutta
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This pho was amazing! The broth was so flavorful and the beef was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mian Saqib
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I've tried a lot of pho recipes, and this one is by far the best. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


MD moynul Miah
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This pho recipe is easy to follow and makes a delicious and authentic soup. I especially love the addition of the star anise and cinnamon to the broth.


Juma mbarak
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This was my first time making pho, and it turned out great! The broth was delicious, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


yabaam ouh
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I've made this pho recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful, and the noodles are perfectly cooked. I love adding lots of fresh herbs and bean sprouts to my bowl.


Brittanie McFadden
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This pho recipe is a winner! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the beef was tender and juicy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!