Pho

Pho Soup – Vietnamese Noodle Soup with Depth

Rich broth with chicken, beef, and aromatic spices, served with fresh herbs – perfect for 4 people.

Ingredients:

Meat & Broth

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 beef shank slice
• 2 smoked pork ribs
• 1 onion
• 40 g fresh ginger root
• 2 star anise
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 6 tbsp fish sauce
• 4 black peppercorns
• Some salt

Noodles

• 300 g rice noodles

Fresh Toppings & Herbs

• ¼ bunch mint
• ¼ bunch cilantro
• ¼ bunch Thai basil
• ½ bunch spring onions
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 small red chili peppers
• 100 g bean sprouts
• 2 organic limes

For Heating (optional)

• Blowtorch (for heating or serving)

Preparation:

• 1. Place meat and bones in a large pot, cover with approx. 3.5 l water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
• 2. Halve the onion, char the onion and ginger with a blowtorch – add to the pot. Simmer for 1 hour, skimming off any foam.
• 3. Remove the chicken thighs, shred the meat, and set aside. Add star anise, cinnamon, fish sauce, and pepper; simmer gently for another hour.
• 4. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, rinse with cold water, and drain. Prep herbs, spring onions, bell pepper, chili, and sprouts. Cut limes into wedges.
• 5. Add meat and toppings to preheated soup bowls. Strain the broth through a fine sieve and pour over.
• 6. Season with lime juice and, if desired, briefly heat with a blowtorch. Optionally refine with Sriracha.

Enjoy this spicy and aromatic experience – bon appétit!