Easy Pho Recipe
A quick and easy homemade pho recipe that brings rich flavors and comforting warmth to your table, perfect for families and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 32 oz Beef Broth or Stock
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cube Beef Pho Bouillon Cube
- 1 stick Cinnamon Stick (optional)
- 2 pieces Star Anise (optional)
- ¼ Onion
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
- 1 lb Thinly Sliced Beef
- 8 oz Dried Rice Noodles
For Serving
- Lime Wedges
- Thai Basil
- Bean Sprouts
- Cilantro
- Green Onions
- Hoisin Sauce
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine beef broth, water, and the bouillon cube.
- Add cinnamon and star anise if using, along with onion, ginger, sugar, and fish sauce.
- Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- While your broth is simmering, cook the dried rice noodles in a separate pot, following the package instructions.
- Drain and set them aside once cooked.
- Once the broth has simmered, add the thinly sliced beef.
- Allow it to cook until the beef is tender and fully done, taking care not to overcook.
- Place a serving of cooked noodles into each bowl.
- Carefully ladle the hot broth and beef over the noodles, ensuring each bowl is generously filled.
- Serve the pho hot, with lime wedges, Thai basil, bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions, and hoisin sauce on the side.
Notes
- For enhanced aroma, toast the spices briefly before adding them to the broth.
- Fresh herbs should be added just before serving to maintain their flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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