@mrbeee
Phở is a Vietnamese noodle soup known for its fragrant broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat (usually beef or chicken). Below is a concise guide to making beef phở (phở bò) at home. This recipe focuses on authenticity while keeping the process manageable.
1. Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
Broth
2 lbs (1 kg) beef bones (marrow or knuckle bones)
1 lb (450 g) beef brisket or chuck
1 large onion, halved
1 piece (4-inch) fresh ginger, halved lengthwise
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
3-4 cloves
1 cardamom pod (optional)
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp fennel seeds (optional)
1 daikon radish, peeled and cut into chunks (optional, for sweetness)
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp sugar
5-6 quarts (4.5-5.5 liters) water
Noodles and Toppings
1 lb (450 g) dried flat rice noodles (bánh phở)
2. Prepare the Bones and Meat
Parboil the bones:
Char the aromatics:
3. Make the Broth
4. Prepare Noodles and Toppings
Cook noodles:
Slice brisket:
5. Assemble the Bowls