Phở
Vietnam's iconic noodle soup — a fragrant, slow-simmered beef or chicken bone broth perfumed with star anise, cinnamon, and charred ginger, ladled over flat rice noodles with thinly sliced beef or chicken, and served with a plate of fresh herbs, lime, and chilli.
Cuisines
Vietnamese
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 120 min
Total: 150 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 pound | Beef Bone |
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1 pound | Beef brisket |
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1 large | Onion , thinly sliced |
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1 piece | Ginger , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Fish sauce |
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1 tablespoon | Salt |
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1 tablespoon | Sugar |
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1 piece | Cinnamon stick |
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3 | Star anise |
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4 | Clove |
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1 pound | Rice Noodle |
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1 pound | Sirloin Steak , thinly sliced |
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1 bunch | Cilantro , fresh |
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1 bunch | Basil , fresh |
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1 bunch | Mint , fresh |
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2 | Lime , cut into wedges |
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2 | Green Onion , sliced |
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1 cup | Bean Sprout |
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— | Hoisin Sauce |
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— | Sriracha Sauce |
Instructions
- 1 Char the onion and ginger over an open flame or in a broiler until blackened, then rinse and set aside.
- 2 In a large pot, add beef bones and brisket, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse the bones and meat to remove impurities.
- 3 Refill the pot with 4 quarts of water, add the rinsed bones and brisket, charred onion, ginger, fish sauce, salt, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves.
- 4 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, skimming off any foam.
- 5 Remove the brisket after 1 hour, let it cool, and then slice thinly.
- 6 Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- 7 Strain the broth, discarding the solids, and return the broth to the pot. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 8 Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles for 1-2 minutes until tender, then drain.
- 9 Divide the noodles among serving bowls, top with sliced brisket and raw sirloin.
- 10 Ladle hot broth over the top to cook the raw beef.
- 11 Garnish with cilantro, basil, mint, green onions, and bean sprouts.
- 12 Serve with lime wedges, hoisin sauce, and sriracha sauce on the side.
Tips
For a clearer broth, regularly skim off impurities while simmering. Adjust the amount of fish sauce and sugar to taste for a perfect balance.