Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup) Recipe

Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup) Recipe:

Ingredients for Broth:

• 2 large onions, halved and unpeeled
• 1 4-inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 3-4 lbs beef bones (marrow and knuckle bones)
• 1 lb beef brisket or sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 star anise
• 3 cloves
• 1 cardamom pod
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1-2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4-5 quarts water

Ingredients for Serving:

• Flat rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
• Bean sprouts
• Fresh basil leaves
• Fresh mint leaves
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• Thinly sliced green onions
• Lime wedges
• Red chili slices (optional)
• Hoisin sauce (optional)
• Sriracha or chili sauce (optional)

Instructions:

1. Broil the Onions and Ginger:

   • Preheat the broiler. Place the onion halves and ginger slices on a baking sheet.
   • Broil until the onions and ginger are charred, about 15-20 minutes.

2. Prepare the Beef Bones:

   • Rinse the beef bones under cold water. Place them in a large stockpot and cover with water.
   • Bring to a boil and boil vigorously for 10 minutes. Discard the water and clean the bones.

3. Simmer the Broth:

   • Fill the stockpot with 4-5 quarts of fresh water. Add the cleaned beef bones, charred onions, ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, cardamom pod, coriander seeds, salt, fish sauce, and sugar.
   • Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Allow the broth to simmer for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface.

4. Prepare the Beef:

   • Slice the beef brisket or sirloin thinly. You can partially freeze the beef to make slicing easier.

5. Strain the Broth:

   • After simmering, strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Discard the solids.

6. Assemble the Bowls:

   • Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Place a handful of noodles in each serving bowl.
   • Add slices of raw beef on top of the noodles.

7. Serve:

   • Pour the hot broth over the noodles and beef, ensuring that the beef cooks in the hot liquid.
   • Serve the pho with bean sprouts, basil, mint, cilantro, green onions, lime wedges, and optional condiments like hoisin sauce and sriracha on the side.

Enjoy your homemade Pho Bo, a delicious and comforting Vietnamese noodle soup!

Useful properties:
Spices - reduce blood sugar levels.
Meat - helps strengthen joints.