Faux Chicken And Shrimp Pho Recipe

Name: Faux Chicken And Shrimp Pho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cups chicken broth; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 1/4 ounces fresh ginger, 4 1/2 inch thick slices; 2 tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce); 3 cloves garlic, halved; 2 star anise; 10 whole cloves; 1 large boneless chicken breast, trimmed; 8 ounces fresh bean sprouts; 12 baby carrots, sliced in thirds; 8 ounces cellophane noodles or 8 ounces bean thread noodles, pre cut; 3 green onions, sliced; 1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned and shelled; lime wedge; 1/2 cup cilantro leaf; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

10 cups chicken broth
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 1/4 ounces fresh ginger, 4 1/2 inch thick slices
2 tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce)
3 cloves garlic, halved
2 star anise
10 whole cloves
1 large boneless chicken breast, trimmed
8 ounces fresh bean sprouts
12 baby carrots, sliced in thirds
8 ounces cellophane noodles or 8 ounces bean thread noodles, pre cut
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned and shelled
lime wedge
1/2 cup cilantro leaf
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

1
Bring large pot of water to boil, then remove from heat.
2
Add noodles to the pot; let stand until tender, about 15 minutes, then drain and set aside in a large serving bowl.
3
Combine chicken broth, onion slices, fish sauce, sliced baby carrots and chicken in a soup pot; bring to a simmer.
4
In a cheesecloth or tea infuser, add the whole cloves, sliced ginger, garlic, star anise and place in the soup pot with the chicken.
5
Simmer the chicken, vegetables and spice mixture for about 30 minutes, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
6
Remove chicken and cool it until you can cut into cubes; place back into the simmering soup pot.
7
Remove the cheesecloth or tea infuser, discard ingredients inside.
8
Add bean sprouts and shrimp and simmer for about 5 more minutes.
9
Ladle the soup into the large serving bowl with the noodles.
10
Add the green onions, cilantro and mint leaves to the serving bowl.
11
Serve with fresh lime wedges.

1478

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

220

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 10 cups chicken broth, 1 onion, thinly sliced, 1 1/4 ounces fresh ginger, 4 1/2 inch thick slices, 2 tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce), and more.

Yes, Faux Chicken And Shrimp 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Faux Chicken And Shrimp Pho

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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