“Cooking Comfort: Create Pho at Home to Bring in the Taste of Vietnam!”

Pho: A Vietnamese Noodle Soup Recipe

For many, Pho is a favorite comfort food. The fragrant combination of beef broth, herbs, and rice noodles is both simple and delicious. If you’re looking for a new dish to add to your dinner rotation, this Vietnamese noodle soup is an excellent choice. Follow these easy steps to create your own bowl of Pho in no time!

Ingredients:
-6 cups of beef broth
-2 cinnamon sticks
-3 whole star anise
-1 teaspoon of coriander seeds
-3 cloves
-1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
-2 tablespoons of fish sauce
-2 tablespoons of palm sugar
-1 teaspoon of black pepper
-8 ounces of flat rice noodles
-1 pound of beef sirloin, thinly sliced
-1 onion, thinly sliced
-2 cloves of garlic, minced
-2 limes, quartered
-2 jalapenos, sliced (optional)
-A handful of fresh cilantro leaves
-A handful of fresh Thai basil leaves
-A handful of fresh mint leaves
-A handful of bean sprouts (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the beef broth, cinnamon sticks, star anise, coriander seeds, cloves, fennel seeds, fish sauce, palm sugar, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse the broth.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked through, drain and set aside.
3. Add the beef slices to the broth and cook for 2 minutes until just cooked through. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. To serve the pho, divide the cooked noodles among four large soup bowls. Ladle the broth and beef over the noodles. Top with the fresh herbs, jalapenos (if using), bean sprouts (if using), and limes. Serve immediately while still hot!

As a stay at home parent I know how difficult it can be to come up with new recipes that are healthy as well as quick to make. Pho is one such dish that can be made quickly while still providing a nutritious meal for your family. Not only is it delicious but this Vietnamese noodle soup is also packed with flavor from its combination of spices like cinnamon sticks, star anise and coriander seeds—all ingredients that you may already have on hand in your pantry! Plus it’s easy enough for even novice cooks to make!

I’ll never forget my first time having Pho as a child growing up in Vietnam with my family; it was like nothing I had ever tasted before! The smell coming from my grandmother’s kitchen was intoxicating! I remember watching in awe as she prepared each bowl with such love and care; adding just the right amount of herbs and spices so that each bite was succulent and unforgettable. Now when I make Pho for my own family here in America I can’t help but be reminded of those wonderful memories spent together around our kitchen table in Vietnam all those years ago!