Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup that is made with broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, usually beef or chicken. The soup is often served with fresh bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili peppers on the side, which are added to taste.
Pho is a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for cold winter nights or anytime you want a hearty and satisfying meal. Here is a recipe for pho that you can try at home:
Ingredients:
- 4 pounds of beef bones (marrow or knuckle bones)
- 2 onions, halved
- 3-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 5 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 cloves
- 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 pound of beef sirloin, sliced thinly
- 1 package of rice noodles
- Fresh bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili peppers for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, basil, and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, or until browned.
- In a large pot, add the onions and ginger and cook over medium heat until browned.
- Add the roasted beef bones, star anise, cinnamon sticks, cloves, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds to the pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for at least 6 hours, or until the broth is rich and flavorful.
- Strain the broth and discard the solids. Return the broth to the pot and add salt, fish sauce, and sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions.
- Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls and top with the sliced beef sirloin.
- Ladle the hot broth over the beef and noodles.
- Serve with fresh bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili peppers on the side.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, basil, and mint leaves before serving.
Enjoy your delicious homemade pho!
