Quick and Easy Pho
This easy Vietnamese inspired Pho is my quick and easy adaptation that's perfect when you're tight on time. It's made with rice noodles, broth, and choice of chicken, beef, pork or shrimp.
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Serves6 (people)
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Ingredients
- Meat Options (Beef, Chicken, or Pork)
- 1/2 lb sirloin steak, flank steak, or brisket, sliced very thinly and seasoned with salt and pepper
- 1-2 boneless and skinless chicken breast, sliced into very thin pieces, against the grain. Season with salt and pepper
- 1 lb pork tenderloin seasoned with salt and pepper, seared in a little bit of oil in a very hot pan until browned on all sides (about 10 minute). Allow to rest while broth cooks and then slice into very thin slices.
- Other Pho Ingredients
- 8 oz dried rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 large yellow onion quartered
- 2 2-inch pieces fresh ginger unpeeled and halved, length-wise
- 6 cups broth, chicken, beef, or vegetable, depending on protein choice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1 whole clove (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsps fish sauce (or less, to taste preference)
- 1/4 tsp Hoisin sauce
- 1/4 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp red chili paste
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
- For Garnish
- 4 green onions chopped
- 2 fresh jalepeño peppers or red Thai chili peppers, thinly sliced and seeds removed
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 bunch Thai basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- 2 limes cut into wedges
- Sriracha or additional red chili paste for heat (optional)
Directions
- Place a large dry pot over medium heat add the onion halves and ginger pieces. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the broth, water, coriander, clove, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, chili garlic paste, cinnamon stick and a pinch of fresh cracked salt and pepper to the pot. Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package instructions. Once soft, drain, rinse and set aside.
- Ready the garnishes in individual small bowls for serving: cilantro, basil, green onions, bean sprouts, lime wedges and sliced chilies.
- 1-5 minutes before the broth is done cooking, add desired meat to the broth to cook, just until done (2-3 minutes for raw, thinly sliced chicken or pork, 1-2 minutes for shrimp or thinly sliced steak).
- Discard the ginger, clove, cinnamon stick and onion pieces from the pot.
- Divide the noodles among bowls; ladle broth on top (and meat). Add desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Quick and Easy Pho
Amount Per Serving
Calories 531
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
26%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 157mg
52%
Sodium 1115mg
46%
Potassium 1118mg
32%
Total Carbohydrates 31g
10%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 9g
Protein 61g
122%
Vitamin A
19%
Vitamin C
45%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
6%
Iron
25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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