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Pho Recipe

A delicious and aromatic Vietnamese soup.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Broth

  • 2 lbs Beef bones
  • 1 large Onion halved
  • 4 inches Ginger sliced
  • 5 whole Star anise
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds
  • ¼ cup Fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 8 cups Water

Toppings

  • 1 lb Rice noodles cooked
  • ½ lb Thinly sliced beef such as sirloin
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts
  • 1 bunch Fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, and mint
  • 1 unit Lime cut into wedges
  • 1 unit Chili peppers sliced

Instructions 

  1. 1. Roast the beef bones, onion, and ginger at 400°F for 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Transfer to a large pot, add water, and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam.
  3. 3. Add star anise, cinnamon, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, fish sauce, salt, and sugar. Simmer for 2 hours.
  4. 4. Strain the broth and discard the solids.
  5. 5. Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions.
  6. 6. Divide the noodles among bowls, top with beef slices, and pour hot broth over to cook the beef.
  7. 7. Serve with bean sprouts, fresh herbs, lime wedges, and chili peppers.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

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Soup
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