Vietnamese Beef Pho
Transport your senses to the bustling streets of Hanoi with this warming bowl of Vietnamese Beef Pho. Building on the rich culinary traditions of Vietnamese cuisine, this Pho, made with savory beef, aromatic herbs, and delicate rice noodles, offers a glimpse into the soul of Vietnamese cooking. With a fragrant and aromatic broth, every spoonful provides a harmonious blend of spices and flavors. Whether you’re a Pho enthusiast or a curious culinary explorer, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds with the genuine flavors of Vietnam.
Serves: 1, Difficulty: Easy
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 150 grams beef, thinly sliced
- 100 grams rice noodles
- 1 piece star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 20 grams fresh ginger, sliced
- 15 ml fish sauce
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 10 grams fresh basil
- 50 grams bean sprouts
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 10 ml soy sauce
- 1 liter of water
Method
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger, and let it simmer for 15 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Remove spices and ginger from the broth. Add beef slices and fish sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes or until the beef is just cooked through.
- Season the broth with soy sauce, salt, and pepper according to your taste.
- In a serving bowl, place the cooked noodles, and top with beef and broth.
- Garnish with green onion, bean sprouts, basil, and lime wedges. Serve hot.
Tips
- For a deeper flavor, char the ginger and onion slightly before infusing them into the broth.
- Adjust the seasoning of the broth to your taste with additional fish sauce or soy sauce.
- For an extra kick, add a dash of Sriracha or your preferred chili sauce.
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 110 calories (460 kJ) | 550 calories (2300 kJ) |
| Fat | 3g | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5g |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 75g |
| Sugars | 2g | 10g |
| Proteins | 9g | 45g |
| Salt | 0.5g | 2.5g |
