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
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.
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Sukra Yonjan
[email protected]This pho is so good! The beef is tender and the broth is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Towhidx220
[email protected]I've tried many pho recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the end result is a delicious and authentic pho.
Zamantuli
[email protected]This pho is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Amari Boykin
[email protected]I made this pho for my family and they loved it! The broth was so flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Elisha aka Melissa Paterson
[email protected]This pho is so good! The beef is tender and the broth is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hamza Khawaja
[email protected]I've tried many pho recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the end result is a delicious and authentic pho.
GAMEN AZHAR a2
[email protected]This pho is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
nafis As
[email protected]I made this pho for my family and they loved it! The broth was so flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Dj Nova Maestro
[email protected]This pho is so good! The beef is tender and the broth is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Markeith Marshall
[email protected]I've tried many pho recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the end result is a delicious and authentic pho.
Caelum Martinez
[email protected]This pho recipe is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.