Description
Simmering Vietnamese Beef Pho brings authentic flavors straight from Hanoi’s bustling streets to home kitchens. Rich broth, tender meat, and aromatic herbs create a soul-warming bowl you’ll crave with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 3 pounds beef neck bones or shank bones
- 1 pound beef fillet or beef shave
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 2 turnips, sliced into big chunks
- 1 ginger, roasted
- 1 large onion, roasted
- 3 tablespoons (tbsp) soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Add-ins and Noodles:
- 1 package rice noodles, cooked and drained
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Green onions
- Sliced onions
- Bean sprouts
- Jalapeño
Instructions
- Craft a robust broth by combining beef neck bones, ginger, onion, and turnips in a spacious pot, filling it three-quarters with water and incorporating soy sauce or fish sauce.
- Elevate the liquid to a rolling boil, meticulously removing foam that surfaces to maintain a pristine, clear consistency. Reduce heat and allow the mixture to gently simmer for 1-2 hours, developing profound, complex flavors.
- Periodically replenish water to keep ingredients fully submerged, seasoning with salt and pepper throughout the cooking process to enhance depth and richness.
- Simultaneously prepare rice noodles according to package guidance, ensuring thorough drainage and setting aside while maintaining optimal temperature.
- Strategically arrange cooked noodles in a substantial serving bowl, layering raw beef fillet, fragrant green onions, spicy jalapeños, crisp bean sprouts, delicate onion slices, and aromatic cilantro or basil.
- Carefully cascade the piping hot broth over assembled ingredients, allowing the intense heat to gently cook the beef slices instantaneously.
- Complement the dish with complementary condiments like zesty lime wedges or savory hoisin sauce, presenting a vibrant, authentic Vietnamese culinary experience.
Notes
- Carefully remove and discard any impurities when skimming foam to ensure a crystal-clear, clean-tasting broth that’s rich and flavorful.
- Experiment with different cuts of beef like brisket or oxtail to add more depth and complexity to the traditional pho base.
- Toast whole spices like star anise, cinnamon, and cloves before adding to the broth to enhance their aromatic qualities and create a more robust flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, substitute some beef bones with chicken bones or use lean cuts of meat to reduce overall fat content while maintaining the dish’s signature taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg