Authentic Pho Recipe

Name: Authentic Pho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds beef soup bones; 1 onion, unpeeled and cut in half; 5 slices fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 pods star anise; 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce; 4 quarts water; 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles; 1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped green onion; 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts; 1 bunch Thai basil; 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce (optional); 1/4 cup chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha(R)) (optional)

Servings: persons

4 pounds beef soup bones
1 onion, unpeeled and cut in half
5 slices fresh ginger
1 tablespoon salt
2 pods star anise
2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
4 quarts water
1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles
1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
1 bunch Thai basil
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
1/4 cup hoisin sauce (optional)
1/4 cup chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha(R)) (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2
Place beef bones on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven until browned, about 1 hour.
3
Place onion on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven until blackened and soft, about 45 minutes.
4
Place bones, onion, ginger, salt, star anise, and fish sauce in a large stockpot and cover with 4 quarts of water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer on low for 6 to 10 hours. Strain the broth into a saucepan and set aside.
5
Place rice noodles in large bowl filled with room temperature water and allow to soak for 1 hour. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and after the noodles have soaked, place them in the boiling water for 1 minute. Bring stock to a simmer.
6
Divide noodles among 4 serving bowls; top with sirloin, cilantro, and green onion. Pour hot broth over the top. Stir and let sit until the beef is partially cooked and no longer pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, hoisin sauce, and chile-garlic sauce on the side.

1736

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

169

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds beef soup bones, 1 onion, unpeeled and cut in half, 5 slices fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Authentic Pho falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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