Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
Mon, 16 September 2024
Ingredients:
? Water: 8 cups
? Spanish onions: 1.4 cups
? Carrots: 1 cup
? Celery: 1 cup
? Red chili: 1-2 tablespoons
? Ginger: 2 teaspoons
? Garlic: 2 teaspoons
? Lemongrass: 1 tablespoon
? Coriander leaves: 1/3 cup
? Lime leaves: a pinch
? Cardamom pods: 2-3 pods
? Dried combo: 1 tablespoon
? Dried shiitake: 1-2 pieces
? Miso paste: 3 tablespoons
? Soy sauce: 2 teaspoons
? Salt: 1 tablespoon
Pho Broth Instructions:
1. Prepare Vegetables:
Peel and roughly chop 1.4 cups of Spanish onions, 1 cup of carrots, and 1
cup of celery.
Mince or grate 2 teaspoons of ginger and 2 teaspoons of garlic.
2. Sauté Aromatics:
In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat.
Add the onions, carrots, celery, and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
Add the ginger, garlic, 1-2 tablespoons of red chili (adjust for your spice
level), and 1 tablespoon of salt.
1 tablespoon of lemongrass, and the pinch of lime leaves. Stir for another
1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add Broth Ingredients:
Pour in 8 cups of water.
Add 2-3 cardamom pods, 1 tablespoon of dried combo, and 1-2 dried shiitake mushrooms.
Stir in 3 tablespoons of miso paste and 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
4. Simmer:
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30-40
minutes.
Occasionally stir and check to ensure the flavors are blending well.
5. Strain the Broth:
After simmering, strain the broth to remove the vegetables and spices,
leaving only the flavorful liquid.
6. Finish with Fresh Herbs:
Stir in 1/3 cup of fresh coriander leaves for a burst of flavor.
7. Adjust Seasoning:
Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more soy sauce or salt as desired.
8. Serve:
Your pho broth is now ready to be served with noodles, meat, or
vegetables of your choice. Garnish with additional coriander, fresh lime, or
bean sprouts as desired.
Enjoy your delicious and aromatic homemade pho
