Pho

Warm your soul with a bowl of fragrant Vietnamese pho, brimming with tender beef brisket, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or a comforting weekend lunch.

• 1 kg beef bones
• 500 g beef brisket
• 1 large onion
• 1 piece ginger
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 4 pieces star anise
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 250 g rice noodles
• to taste fish sauce
• for serving fresh herbs
• for serving lime wedges
• for serving bean sprouts

Method

1. 1

   In a large pot, add the beef bones and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and let boil for 5 minutes. This helps to remove impurities.

2. 2

   Drain the bones and rinse them under cold water. Return the cleaned bones to the pot and add 3 liters of fresh water.

3. 3

   Add the charred onion, ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and black peppercorns to the pot. Simmer on low heat for about 3 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the top.

4. 4

   After 3 hours, strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot. Season the broth with fish sauce according to taste.

5. 5

   Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.

6. 6

   To serve, place a portion of the noodles in a bowl, top with the raw beef brisket slices, and pour the hot broth over to cook the meat.

7. 7

   Garnish with fresh herbs, lime wedges, and bean sprouts as desired. Enjoy your authentic Pho!