Authentic Pho Bo: Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

Spicy, bright, with lots of spices added. Try it! Classic Pho Bo is a Vietnamese soup that consists of rice noodles, beef, rich broth and herbs. The longer the broth is cooked, the tastier the finished soup is considered.
cook time: 3h
Chloe Benton
Authentic Pho Bo: Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

56
Calories
2g
Fat
3g
Carbs
6g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

For the broth:

Beef 700 g
Onion 1 pc
Ginger to taste
Carnation 3 pc
Star anise 1 pc
Cilantro, coriander 1 tsp
Water 2 l
Salt to taste
Sugar 1.5 tsp
Green onions 10 g

For the soup:

Fillet of beef 200 g
Ginger to taste
Salt to taste
Chilli to taste
Rice noodles 300 g
Onion 1 pc
Green onions 5 g
Lime 1 pc
Green cilantro to taste

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to cook Vietnamese Pho Bo soup? Prepare all the necessary products. What kind of meat is best to use? For the broth, take beef on the bones or pulp with fatty layers. The bone broth will be stronger and richer. For the soup itself, it is better to use a piece of fresh tenderloin; it will be added to the plate raw, so it must be of good quality. Prepare all other ingredients in the same way.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the beef on the bone and place it in the pan. Fill with water and place on the stove. After boiling, remove the foam, reduce the flame to below medium and simmer the broth for 2-2.5 hours.

Step 3

Step 3
In order for the broth to acquire a dark, beautiful color, you need to char the onions and pieces of ginger over an open fire. You can do this at home using a frying pan and stove. Place a clean, dry frying pan on the stove and heat over high heat. Wash a large, unpeeled onion and a small piece of ginger thoroughly and dry with napkins. Cut the ginger into slices and the onion in half. Place the vegetables in the pan and leave until they are charred.

Step 4

Step 4
To make the process faster, press the onions with your hands, pressing them against the pan. Be careful not to get burned! Place the onion, ginger pieces, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and coriander seeds in a saucepan. Add sugar and salt to taste; the broth should be bright, salty-sweet, rich. Add salt and sugar gradually until you get the desired result. Leave to simmer for about half an hour or a little more.

Step 5

Step 5
Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients. Peel and rinse a small onion. I used red onion, it looks very beautiful and appetizing in a bowl of soup, you can use regular onion. Wash and dry the greens, chili peppers and the white part of the young onion. Chop the greens finely and the chili peppers into thin rings. I used dried hot pepper pods and broke a few pieces with my hands for the soup.

Step 6

Step 6
Strain the finished broth, discard the bones, and cut the meat into small pieces. Place the pan with the broth on the stove, increase the heat slightly and wait until it boils. Place the young onions in the pan and hold for a few seconds; the onions should remain crisp. Take them out and leave them aside for now.

Step 7

Step 7
Cut the raw beef into very thin slices. To make cutting meat easier, place it in the freezer for a while. Frozen fillets can be cut without much difficulty.

Step 8

Step 8
Leave the broth on the stove; it should be simmering before serving. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Place the finished noodles in a colander and rinse in cold water to prevent the noodles from sticking together.

Step 9

Step 9
The most interesting thing left is to assemble the soup in a plate. Take a deep plate or bowl. Add heaping rice noodles, then add boiled beef and a few pieces of raw meat. Add a few onion rings, chili pepper to taste and herbs. At this stage, you can add a piece of ginger and soy sprouts.

Step 10

Step 10
Pour the boiling broth into a plate and try to pour it onto thin pieces of raw beef.

Step 11

Step 11
Under the influence of hot broth, the beef will reach readiness and change color. Choose the amount of broth for yourself. If you like thick soups, then pour in just a little aromatic broth.

Step 12

Step 12
Serve the soup hot, garnished with a wedge of lime. Classic Pho Bo is eaten with bamboo chopsticks. Ready!

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