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.

Rj Robin
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I'm not usually a fan of pho, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md jholil Ahmed
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This pho recipe is a must-try! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brighten up the dish.


Mieta John
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I love this pho recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The broth is flavorful and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ajay Tamang
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This is the best pho recipe I've ever tried! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Hogg
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This pho recipe is a game-changer! The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are perfectly cooked. I love the addition of the fresh herbs, which really take the dish to the next level.


Hanif Sk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pho turned out amazing! The broth was flavorful and the beef was tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Leen Hammud
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This pho recipe is a must-try! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brighten up the dish.


Junior Uyeme
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I'm not a huge fan of pho, but this recipe was really good! The broth was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Jake Pries
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This pho is the best I've ever had! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the noodles are perfectly cooked. I love the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brighten up the dish.


mst samoli
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This was my first time making pho and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Khadija Sesay
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I made this pho for my family and they loved it! The broth was delicious and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


BDRAB BAPPI
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This pho recipe is a keeper! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I loved the addition of the fresh herbs, which really took the dish to the next level.


Oyubu Godstime
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This is the best pho recipe I've ever tried! The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brighten up the dish.


Reepa Dahree
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Amazing recipe! The pho was delicious and so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The broth was flavorful and the beef was tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Rayhan Perbez
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I'm not usually a fan of pho, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was so flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the fresh herbs. Will definitely be making this again!


Sandeep Budha
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This pho recipe is a winner! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the beef was tender and juicy. I loved the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the dish. I will definitely be making this again!