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Pho Bo: Beef Noodle Soup

Pho Bo is an iconic Vietnamese noodle soup featuring tender beef, rice noodles, and aromatic herbs in a fragrant, spice-infused broth. Celebrated as Vietnam’s national dish, it reflects a harmonious blend of local flavors and French influence from the early 20th century.

Intermediate
1h
4 servings
Pho Bo: Beef Noodle Soup

Ingredients

  • 200g dried pho rice noodles
  • 300g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1.5L beef stock
  • 1 medium onion, halved
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Method

  1. 1Char the onion and ginger under a broiler or open flame until the surfaces are slightly blackened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2In a large pot, bring beef stock to a boil. Add star anise, cloves, cinnamon, charred onion, and ginger. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  3. 3Skim off any foam. Remove and discard the spices, onion, and ginger after simmering to clarify the broth.
  4. 4Season the broth with fish sauce, soy sauce, and salt to taste. Keep the broth hot.
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