It is undeniable that Pho is considered the most well-known dish that tourists are highly recommended to taste once when they have a chance to visit Vietnam. In the heart of Vietnam- Hanoi, Pho is a staple breakfast dish. In the early morning, Pho shrouded clouds of steam, ready for people to order. Soft rice noodles and sliced pork, a pot of boiling broth is combined with a handful of chopped herbs and chives. Each diner could customize their bowl with topping such as a squeeze of lemon or slices of red chili. As a Vietnamese far away from my homeland, I crave to taste Pho, which is similar to my Vietnamese taste. I have made a recipe that people could follow quickly to make a delightful Pho at home.
- Ingredients to cook Pho
- Beef/ chicken broth
- Yellow onion and ginger.
- Spices: ground coriander, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, red chili paste, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- White rice noodles
- Meat: Choose from chicken, pig, steak, or raw shrimp. It is essential to slice the meat as thinly and against the grain as possible. Do not be afraid to place meat in the freezer for an hour before slicing it, as it will be much easier to cut.
How to make Pho soup:
Make broth:
- Add the onion halves and ginger pieces to a large dry pot over medium heat and cook for 4 minutes.
- Soup base, water, cilantro, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, chile garlic paste, cinnamon stick, soy sauce, and freshly cracked salt and pepper should all be combined in a pot. Reduce heat, bring to a slow boil, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare noodles:
- Prepare rice noodles according to their instructions: soft, drain, rinse, and ready to serve.
- Prepare the garnishes: Prepare the garnishes for service in separate small bowls: cilantro, basil, green onions, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and sliced chilies. 1 to 5 minutes before the broth is finished cooking, add the desired meat to cook until done.
- Remove the ginger, clove, cinnamon stick, and onion pieces from the pot.
Assemble: Add cooked rice noodles to seperate bowls and souse hot broth over the top with your favorite garnishes.
Finally, after following my recipe, I could guarantee that you could have a chance to dine in a scrumptious authentic Vietnamese Pho. Although I have a golden chance to taste a diversity of cuisines from different countries, I would proudly say that Pho is always my go-to dishes. Chuc ngon mieng- Have a nice meal!
I love cooking blogs. Try to add more writing beyond ingredients and instructions. Maybe you could talk more about what you love about this dish or how you learned to cook it. Don’t count ingredients in your word count. Looking forward to trying this out!
sounds delicious! maybe make like a “college based budget” where you make cheap meals into good ones for people on a budget
It is very interesting to hear a little bit about a dish that I am not too familiar with. Seeing the ingredients and the way that it is prepared gives an insight into how the dish will taste and definitely leaves me with the desire to try it soon.
I love cooking so much, so I will definitely be looking towards your blog for some new recipes! I love the use of pictures in your blog. Something I would try out is adding personal commentary or write about a time you cooked or ate pho. Further, maybe write what this dish can be paired with or the history of the dish! Something to make it stand out more. Can’t wait to read more next week.