Best 10 Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup With Beef And Fresh Herbs Pho Recipes

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**Introduction**:

**Pho**, pronounced "fuh", is a traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup that is considered a national dish of Vietnam. It is a delicious and flavorful soup made with a rich beef broth, tender rice noodles, and an array of fresh herbs and vegetables. Pho is typically served with a variety of condiments, such as lime wedges, bean sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro, and hoisin sauce, which allow diners to customize the soup to their own taste. This article provides three different recipes for making pho: a classic beef pho, a vegetarian pho, and a chicken pho. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, a list of ingredients, and cooking tips to ensure a successful and delicious pho experience. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or new to Vietnamese cuisine, this article has everything you need to make authentic pho at home. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey to Vietnam!

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PHO BO (VIETNAMESE BEEF-AND-NOODLE SOUP)



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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

1/2 pound thin rice noodles (labeled "vermicelli" or "rice sticks")
8 cups rich beef or chicken stock
4 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 1-inch chunk peeled fresh ginger
1 onion, quartered (don't bother to peel)
4 cloves
1 pound boneless sirloin, tenderloin or round (chicken may be substituted), cut into 16 thin slices
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam, available at Asian markets) or soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
2 limes, cut into wedges
8 scallions, minced
Several Thai or other chilies, stemmed, seeded and minced
A heaping plate of mixed herbs, washed and dried: basil, cilantro and mint are most important, but chervil, lovage, parsley, shiso, dill, marjoram and other tender herbs are all appropriate.

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

VIETNAMESE "PHO" RICE NOODLE SOUP WITH BEEF



Vietnamese

In a Vietnamese "Pho" Rice Noodle Soup with Beef you can serve this soup with several toppings

Provided by Mai Pham

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Ginger     Onion     Stir-Fry     Dinner     Lime     Hot Pepper     Anise     Clove     Noodle     Cilantro     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 main-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

BROTH
5 pounds beef marrow or knuckle bones
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2 pieces
2 (3-inch) pieces ginger, cut in half lengthwise and lightly bruised with the flat side of a knife, lightly charred (see Note, below)
2 yellow onions, peeled and charred (see Note, below)
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 ounces rock sugar, or 3 tablespoons sugar
10 whole star anise, lightly toasted in a dry pan
6 whole cloves, lightly toasted in a dry pan
1 tablespoon sea salt
NOODLE ASSEMBLY
1 pound dried 1/16-inch-wide rice sticks, soaked, cooked and drained (see Tips, below)
1/3 pound beef sirloin, slightly frozen, then sliced paper-thin across the grain
GARNISHES
1/2 yellow onion, sliced paper-thin
3 scallions, cut into thin rings
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1 pound bean sprouts
10 sprigs Asian basil
1 dozen saw-leaf herb leaves (optional)
6 Thai bird chilies or 1 serrano chili, cut into thin rings
1 lime, cut into 6 thin wedges
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stockpot, bring 6 quarts water to a boil. Place the bones and beef chuck in a second pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil and boil vigorously for 5 minutes. Using tongs, carefully transfer the bones and beef to the first pot of boiling water. Discard the water in which the meat cooked. (This cleans the bones and meat and reduces the impurities that can cloud the broth.) When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Skim the surface often to remove any foam and fat. Add the charred ginger and onions, fish sauce and sugar. Simmer until the beef chuck is tender, about 40 minutes. Remove one piece and submerge in cool water for 10 minutes to prevent the meat from darkening and drying out. Drain, then cut into thin slices and set aside. Let the other piece of beef chuck continue to cook in the simmering broth.
  • 2. When the broth has been simmering for about 1 1/2 hours total, wrap the star anise and cloves in a spice bag (or piece of cheesecloth) and add to the broth. Let infuse until the broth is fragrant, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard both the spice bag and onions. Add the salt and continue to simmer, skimming as necessary, until you're ready to assemble the dish. The broth needs to cook for at least 2 hours. (The broth will taste salty but will be balanced once the noodles and accompaniments are added.) Leave the remaining chuck and bones to simmer in the pot while you assemble the bowls.
  • 3. To serve, place the cooked noodles in preheated bowls. (If the noodles are not hot, reheat them in a microwave or dip them briefly in boiling water to prevent them from cooling down the soup.) Place a few slices of the beef chuck and the raw sirloin on the noodles. Bring the broth to a rolling boil; ladle about 2 to 3 cups into each bowl. The broth will cook the raw beef instantly. Garnish with yellow onions, scallions and cilantro. Serve immediately, inviting guests to garnish the bowls with bean sprouts, herbs, chilies, lime juice and black pepper.
  • How to Char Ginger and Onions:
  • To char ginger, hold the piece with tongs directly over an open flame or place it directly on a medium-hot electric burner. While turning, char until the edges are slightly blackened and the ginger is fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Char the onions in the same way. Peel and discard the blackened skins of the ginger and onions, then rinse and add to the broth.

QUICK AND EASY PHO



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This easy Vietnamese inspired Pho is my quick and easy adaptation that's perfect when you're tight on time. It's made with rice noodles, broth, and choice of chicken, beef, pork or shrimp.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish     Soup

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 oz dried rice vermicelli noodles
Desired meat: chicken, pork, steak or raw shrimp* ((See notes))
1 large yellow onion (, quartered)
2 (2-inch pieces) fresh ginger (, unpeeled and halved, length-wise)
6 cups broth ((chicken, beef or vegetable, depending on protein choice))
2 cups water
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1 whole clove ((optional))
1 1/2 Tablespoons fish sauce ((or less, to taste preference))
¼ teaspoon hoisin sauce
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon red chili paste ((sambal oelek))
1 stick cinnamon
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 green onions (, chopped)
2 fresh jalapeño peppers or red thai chili peppers (, thinly sliced and seeds removed)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (, chopped)
1 bunch Thai basil leaves
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
2 limes (, cut into wedges)
Sriracha hot sauce, or additional red chili paste (, for heat, optional)

Steps:

  • Place a large dry pot over medium heat add the onion halves and ginger pieces. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the broth, water, coriander, clove, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, chili garlic paste, cinnamon stick and a pinch of fresh cracked salt and pepper to the pot. Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package instructions. Once soft, drain, rinse and set aside.
  • Ready the garnishes in individual small bowls for serving: cilantro, basil, green onions, bean sprouts, lime wedges and sliced chilies.
  • 1-5 minutes before the broth is done cooking, add desired meat to the broth to cook, just until done (2-3 minutes for raw, thinly sliced chicken or pork, 1-2 minutes for shrimp or thinly sliced steak).
  • Discard the ginger, clove, cinnamon stick and onion pieces from the pot.
  • Divide the noodles among bowls; ladle broth on top (and meat). Add desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 1373 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PHO (VIETNAMESE BEEF AND RICE-NOODLE SOUP)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 16 cups of broth

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 pounds Oxtails; cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces and trimmed of fat
3-inch piece of ginger, unpeeled
1 large onion, halved and unpeeled
1/3 cup nuoc mam (fish sauce)
8 whole star anise
5 whole cloves
3-inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 bay leaves
1 pound 1/4-inch rice noodles
2 bunches scallions, sliced thin
1/2 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup parsley, roughly chopped
1/2 cup basil, approximately, whole fresh plants (minus roots) if possible
1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts
3 large limes, cut into wedges and seeds removed
3 large limes, cut into wedges and seeds removed
Red chile paste or sliced fresh hot chilies (optional)
3/4 pounds filet mignon, trimmed of fat and sliced very thin

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.

VIETNAMESE "PHO" RICE NOODLE SOUP WITH BEEF



Vietnamese

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds beef marrow or knuckle bones
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2 pieces
1 (3-inch) piece ginger, cut in half lengthwise and lightly bruised with the flat side of a knife, lightly charred
2 yellow onions, peeled and charred
1/4-cup fish sauce
3 ounces rock sugar, or 3 tablespoons sugar
10 whole star anise, lightly toasted in a dry pan
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 pound dried 1/16 inch wide rice sticks, soaked, cooked and drained
1/3 pound beef sirloin, slightly frozen, then sliced paper-thin across the grain

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, bring 6 quarts water to a boil. Place the bones and beef chuck in a second pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil and boil vigorously for 5 minutes. Using tongs, carefully transfer the bones and beef to the first pot of boiling water. Discard the water in which the meat cooked (this cleans the bones and meat and reduces the impurities that can cloud the broth). When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Skim the surface often to remove any foam and fat. Add the charred ginger and onions, fish sauce and sugar. Simmer until the beef chuck is tender, about 40 minutes. Remove 1 piece and submerge in cool water for 10 minutes to prevent the meat from darkening and drying out. Drain, then cut into thin slices, and set aside. Let the other piece of beef chuck continue to cook in the simmering broth.
  • When the broth has been simmering for about 1 1/2 hours total, wrap the star anise and cloves in a spice bag or piece of cheesecloth and add to the broth. Let infuse until the broth is fragrant about 30 minutes. Remove and discard both the spice bag and onions. Add the salt and continue to simmer, skimming as necessary, until ready to assemble the dish. The broth needs to cook for at least 2 hours. (The broth will taste salty but will be balanced once the noodles and accompaniments are added.) Leave the remaining chuck and bones to simmer in the pot while you assemble the bowls.
  • To serve, place the cooked noodles in preheated bowls. (If the noodles are not hot, reheat them in a microwave or dip them briefly in boiling water to prevent them cooling down the soup.) Place a few slices of the beef chuck and the raw sirloin on the noodles. Bring the broth to a rolling boil; ladle about 2 to 3 cups into each bowl. The broth will cook the raw beef instantly. Garnish with yellow onions, scallions, and cilantro. Serve immediately, inviting guests to garnish the bowls with bean sprouts, herbs, chiles, lime juice, and black pepper.

PHO BO: VIETNAMESE BEEF NOODLE SOUP



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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

2 pounds oxtails, cut in 2- to 3-inch pieces
2 pounds beef neck bones
2 pounds beef shank bones
8 quarts water
1 large yellow onion, unpeeled
1 3-inch piece fresh ginger
1 3-inch piece Chinese cinnamon
2 pods whole star anise
2 whole cloves
1 pod black cardamom
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 ounce light brown palm sugar, or 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
Salt to taste
1 pound beef brisket
12 ounces beef top round, thinly sliced
3 quarts beef stock
Fish sauce, for seasoning
1 pound dried rice noodles
1 bunch Scallions, thinly sliced, about 1 cup
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Mung bean sprouts
Thai basil sprigs
Lime wedges
Jalapeño chiles, stemmed and thinly sliced into rings
???Sriracha sauce
Hoisin sauce

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.

VIETNAMESE RICE NOODLE SOUP WITH BEEF AND FRESH HERBS (PHO)



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Make and share this Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup With Beef and Fresh Herbs (Pho) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Stocks

Time 40m

Yield 2 soups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

white onion, sliced thin (1 medium onion)
4 garlic cloves (sliced thin)
1 tablespoon ginger (fresh, about a 2-3 inch piece, peeled and thin sliced)
6 whole cloves
1 whole star anise, bruised (or 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
56 ounces chicken broth
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam)
6 -8 ounces linguine-style rice noodles
6 -8 ounces top round steaks, sliced extremely thin (chicken breast can be substituted)
10 sprigs coriander, fresh
6 -8 sprigs Thai basil (or other fresh basil)
2 serrano chilies, thin sliced (or jalapenos)
1 cup bean sprouts (generous handful)
1 lime, cut into wedges
hoisin sauce
hot sauce

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the broiler and preheat. Double a very large piece of heavy foil. Scatter the onion, garlic, ginger, cloves, anise and 5 grinds of pepper on the foil. Broil for 5 minutes, turning the pieces once. You want the onion to have some toasted edges and the spices should be fragrant. Scrape everything into a 6-quart pot. Be sure to get all the anise seed if that's what you used.
  • Add the broth, sugar and fish sauce and bring to a gentle bubble. Cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover them with very hot tap water. (To keep them hot, cover the bowl with a plate.) Soak the noodles for 10 to 15 minutes or until they are tender but with a little more firmness than you want. Stir a few times. When they are ready, drain and rinse well with cold water. Divide the noodles between two large soup bowls.
  • While the broth is simmering and the noodles are soaking, arranging the table salad on a platter and set out the sauces.
  • To serve, divide the beef between the soup bowls. Ladle the bubbling broth into the bowls. Top each serving with selections from the table salad.

VIETNAMESE BEEF AND RICE NOODLE SOUP (PHO)



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If you've ever eaten Vietnamese food and not had this, you have been missing out. Very good and pretty healthy. I'm sure someone from Vietnam could critique this to death. I've had lots of Vietnamese food and this tastes pretty authentic.

Provided by Kevin Young

Categories     Meat

Time 9h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 lbs oxtails
2 gallons water
4 inches ginger
2 onions
1/2 cup nuoc nam (fish sauce)
10 whole star anise
5 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick ("1-4 inch")
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
2 tablespoons salt
4 bay leaves
1 lb rice noodles (preferably "1/4 inch")
1 bunch scallion, sliced
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch basil leaves
1 bunch mint leaf
1 thinly sliced onion
4 cups bean sprouts
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 lb filet mignon or 1 lb top sirloin steak, sliced very thinly
hoisin sauce
sriracha sauce (hot chile sauce)

Steps:

  • Place the oxtails in a large stockpot and add the water.
  • Bring the water to a full boil, then reduce heat and bring water to a simmer.
  • Scrape any scum off the top of the water and discard.
  • Cut the onion in half and peel off the outer portion.
  • Place on a baking sheet along with the ginger and broil in the over about 20 minutes, making sure not to blacken it.
  • Turn over halfway through.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Place the star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and fennel seeds in a piece of cheesecloth and tie it shut with twine.
  • Add the spice pack, onion halves, ginger, bay leaves, salt, and fish sauce to the broth.
  • Allow the broth to simmer at least 5-6 hours (to your taste) uncovered.
  • Remove the spice pack, onions, ginger, and bay leaves and discard.
  • Remove the oxtails and set them aside.
  • When cool enough to handle, remove the meat and trim of any remaining fat.
  • Set the meat aside and return the bones to the broth.
  • Allow the broth to simmer another hour or two until you achieve the desired taste then remove the bones.
  • You may adjust the salt, but you don't want it too salty.
  • Soak the rice noodles in COLD water 15-20 minutes, while starting a large pot of water boiling.
  • While the noodles are soaking, place the cilantro, basil leaves, mint leaves, sliced onions, sliced scallions, and bean sprouts on a serving platter.
  • After the noodles have soaked, place them in the boiling water and allow to cook until tender, but don't let them get mushy.
  • It should only take a couple minutes.
  • Rinse the noodles in cold water if not serving immediately.
  • When ready to eat (you can do this earlier, like when you're boiling the water for the noodles) return the broth to a rolling boil.
  • Place the noodles in a serving bowl and arrange the sliced meat (leftover oxtail meat if desired) over them.
  • Ladle the boiling broth over the noodles and beef, making sure to cover the meat.
  • Serve and allow each person to place the desired amount of garnish from the platter, hoisin sauce, and sriracha in their own bowl to taste.

PHO (VIETNAMESE NOODLE SOUP)



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Pho is one of Vietnam's most well-known dishes. For many families, the cooking of the dish is a true labor of love and care. With its aromatic broth, slurpable rice noodles and many delicious garnish options, it is very easy to customize a bowl to suit your tastes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

DAM TOI (PICKLED GARLIC VINEGAR):
10 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 cups water, divided
4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup white vinegar
1 to 2 Thai chiles
1 tablespoon sugar
BROTH:
3.5 pounds beef leg or knuckle bones (choose ones with lots of marrow)
3 liters water, divided
4 tablespoons salt, divided
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak
2-1/2 pounds fresh beef brisket
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 3 ounces), peeled and sliced lengthwise
2 large white onions, left whole, skin on
1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 3 ounces), left whole, skin on
2 cinnamon sticks (2.5 inches each)
3 whole star anise
2 large cardamom pods
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
4-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons MSG, optional
1 teaspoon rock sugar or granulated sugar
TO SERVE:
28 ounces Banh Pho rice noodles
Table-side Garnishes (Northern Style): Prepared Dam Toi, 1 large onion halved and sliced into strips soaked in ice water, 4 wedged medium limes, 3 sliced green onions, 8 minced Thai chiles
Table-side Garnishes (Southern Style): Fresh mung bean sprouts, hoisin sauce, sriracha, lime wedges, Thai chiles and chopped fresh Thai basil, coriander, mint and Culantro (sawtooth herb/Ngo om)

Steps:

  • For Dam Toi, which is used as a garnish for northern style pho, in a small bowl, combine sliced garlic, 1 cup water and 3 teaspoons salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight; drain. In a small jar, combine sliced garlic and vinegar. Heat remaining 1 cup water until hot; add to jar. Stir in sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and chiles. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight., In a large saucepan, cover beef bones with 2 liters water. Add 2 tablespoons salt and cider vinegar. In another large saucepan, cover boneless beef with remaining 1 liter water, remaining 2 tablespoons salt, wine and sliced ginger. Cover both saucepans and refrigerate 2 hours; drain (discarding ginger from boneless meat). Add enough cold water to each saucepan to cover bones and meat. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil 3 minutes; drain both saucepans and rinse bones and and boneless beef., Preheat oven to 425°. In a stockpot, cover bones and boneless beef with enough cold water to cover completely (about 5 liters). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, skimming and discarding foam occasionally. Simmer until foam starts to collect more slowly, about 30 minutes., Meanwhile, arrange whole onion and whole ginger on an ungreased baking sheet. Roast until slightly charred, 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove and discard charred skins; set aside., In a dry small skillet, toast cinnamon sticks, anise, cardamom pods and coriander over medium heat until aromatic, 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool. Place spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. , Once foam is no longer collecting on surface of broth, add onion and ginger and spice bag. Stir in salt, MSG if desired and rock sugar. Simmer, uncovered, until beef is tender, about 1-1/2 hours. With tongs, remove beef to a large bowl; cool slightly. Wrap beef tightly in foil and refrigerate. , Continue simmering broth, uncovered, until broth is light golden brown and fragrant, 2-5 hours, stirring occasionally and removing any foam that collects on the surface., To serve, cook Banh Pho according to package directions; set aside. Remove beef from refrigerator and thinly slice against the grain. For each serving, in a small colander, add an individual portion of noodles and beef. Lower colander into simmering broth until beef and noodles are heated through. Add beef and noodles to a serving bowl. Top with additional broth, about 1 cup. Serve with garnishes as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

PHO BO (VIETNAMESE BEEF NOODLE SOUP)



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Recipe is from a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon), Vietnam. Acquired during a trip to Vietnam. This is an overnight dish.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup gingerroot, thinly sliced
1 cup shallot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon anise seed or 3 star anise, whole
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 lbs beef chuck, boned, rinsed and fat trimmed
2 1/4 quarts beef broth (fat skimmed if homemade)
1/4 cup Southeast Asian fish sauce (Nouc Mam Sauce)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Southeast Asian fish sauce (Nouc Mam Sauce)
2 cups bean sprouts, rinsed (optional)
1/4 cup jalapeno chile, thinly sliced (optional)
1/2 cup Thai basil, rinsed (optional)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, rinsed (optional)
3 limes, rinsed and cut into wedges (optional)
8 ounces sirloin steaks, fat trimmed, very thinly sliced
6 cups cooked rice vermicelli
1/2 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced (including tops)
hoisin sauce (optional)
Southeast Asian fish sauce (Nouc Mam Sauce) (optional)

Steps:

  • Wrap ginger, anise, shallots and cinnamon in two layers of cheesecloth; tie with heavy cotton string.
  • In a 10 qt pan, combine beef chuck, broth, 2 1/2 qts water, nouc mam sauce, sugar and spice bundle. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Uncover, reduce heat and simmer until beef is tender when pierced (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours).
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a freezer container and freeze overnight. Cool soup and then refridgerate overnight.
  • The next day, take frozen beef chuck and thinly slice across the grain into 2 to 3 inch slices.
  • Skim and discard fat from broth. Add 1/8 tsp salt and 2 tbsp Nouc Mam sauce. Bring broth back to boil.
  • Arrange bean sprouts, chiles, basil, cilantro, and limes on a platter.
  • Once broth boils, reduce to simmer. Immerse sliced sirloin in simmering broth (use wire strainer or skimmer) and cook just until brown on the outside but still pink in the center (30 seconds to 1 min). Lift out and set aside.
  • Mound hot cooked rice noodles equally in deep bowls (at least 3 cup capacity). Top equally with beef chuck, sirloin, yellow onion and green onions.
  • Ladle broth over noodles to cover generously.
  • Serve Pho Bo with platter of condiments, hoisin sauce and chili paste adding to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.5, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 106.6, Sodium 2910.8, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 33.7

Tips:

  • Use a large pot to make the broth, as it will need plenty of room to simmer.
  • To make the broth more flavorful, roast the bones and aromatics in the oven before simmering them.
  • Simmer the broth for at least 2 hours, or up to 6 hours, for a richer flavor.
  • Use a variety of fresh herbs in the soup, such as cilantro, basil, and mint.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as bean sprouts, lime wedges, and hoisin sauce.

Conclusion:

Vietnamese rice noodle soup with beef and fresh herbs, also known as pho, is a delicious and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is made with a rich beef broth, rice noodles, and a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables. Pho is a popular dish in Vietnam and is also enjoyed by people all over the world. If you are looking for a new and exciting soup to try, pho is a great option. With its complex flavors and variety of toppings, pho is a surefire hit.

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