This authentic pho isn't quick, but it is delicious. The key is in the broth, which gets simmered for at least 6 hours.
Course Soup, Starter
Cuisine Vietnamese
Keywords Pho Bo Soup
Protein Beef
Cooking Method Boiled
Hot/Cold Dish Hot
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 8 hourshours
Total Time 8 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Author jughandle
What You Will Need:
For The Bone Broth
4poundsbeef soup bones
1onion - unpeeled and cut in half
5slicesfresh ginger
1tablespoonsalt
2podsstar anise
2 1/2tablespoonsfish sauce
4quartswater
For The Dish
8ouncedried rice noodles - 8 ounce package
1 1/2poundsbeef top sirloin - or thinly sliced Rib-Eye Steak
1/2cupchopped cilantro
1tablespoonchopped green onion
1 1/2cupsbean sprouts
1bunchThai basil
1lime - cut into 4 wedges
1/4cuphoisin sauce - optional
1/4cupchile-garlic sauce - such as Sriracha® (optional)
Equipment Needed:
baking sheet
large stockpot
Method:
To Make The Bone Broth
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
Place beef bones on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven until browned, about 1 hour.
Scatter the onions on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven until blackened and soft, about 45 minutes.
Add bones, onion, ginger, salt, star anise, and fish sauce to a large stockpot and cover with 4 quarts of water.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer on low for 6 to 10 hours.
Strain the broth into a saucepan and set aside.
To Make The Dish
Place rice noodles in large bowl filled with room temperature water and allow to soak for 1 hour.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and after the noodles have soaked, place them in the boiling water for 1 minute.
Heat the stock to a simmer. Use either the stock you made or store bought
Divide noodles among 4 serving bowls; top with sirloin, cilantro, and green onion. Pour hot broth over the top. Stir and let sit until the beef is partially cooked and no longer pink, 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve with bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, hoisin sauce, and chile-garlic sauce on the side.
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Notes
Note: For best results, use shank and knee bones.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Authentic Pho Bo Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 101mg34%
Sodium 3882mg169%
Potassium 773mg22%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 43g86%
Vitamin A 255IU5%
Vitamin C 11.2mg14%
Calcium 104mg10%
Iron 4.1mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.