Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
Aromatic beef broth with rice noodles and fresh herbs.
About This Recipe
A deeply flavoured beef broth simmered with star anise and cinnamon, ladled over silky rice noodles and topped with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 500 gbeef brisket
- 400 gflat rice noodles
- 1.5 Lbeef stock
- 3 pcsstar anise
Instructions
- 1
Simmer broth
Bring stock to a boil with star anise and a cinnamon stick. Add brisket and simmer 2 hours.
- 2
Cook noodles
Cook rice noodles according to packet instructions and divide among bowls.
- 3
Slice and serve
Slice brisket thinly, arrange over noodles, and ladle hot broth on top. Serve with bean sprouts and Thai basil.
Pro Tips
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Char onion and ginger before adding to broth for deeper flavour.
Variations
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Use chicken instead of beef for pho ga.
Storage
Store broth and noodles separately in fridge up to 3 days.
History & Origin
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (500g) · 4 servings total
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