Description
A flavorful Vietnamese beef pho made with roasted bones and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef bones (preferably marrow bones)
- 1 lb beef brisket
- 1 lb rice noodles (Bánh phở)
- 1 large onion, halved
- 1 ginger root (about 4 inches), halved
- 5 star anise
- 4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs (Thai basil, cilantro, mint)
- Bean sprouts
- Lime wedges
- Sliced chili peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place beef bones on a roasting tray and roast for 30-40 minutes until browned.
- While bones are roasting, char the onion and ginger in a dry skillet or directly over an open flame until slightly burned, which enhances the flavor.
- In a large stockpot, add the roasted bones and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any scum that rises to the surface.
- Add the charred onion, ginger, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, and coriander seeds to the pot. Let it simmer for about 2 hours.
- After 1 hour of simmering the broth, add brisket to the pot. Continue simmering until the beef is tender.
- Once the broth is ready, remove the bones and brisket. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove solids. Season with fish sauce and salt to taste.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Thinly slice the cooked brisket against the grain for a tender bite.
- In a bowl, place a serving of noodles, add the sliced brisket, and ladle hot broth over the top.
- Top the pho with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili peppers as desired.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste for a richer flavor.
- Use different herbs according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg