How to cook delicious Vietnamese Hanoi Pho

Today, let's join Beautiful Vietnam to prepare the delicious and appealing dish Vietnamese Hanoi Pho!

Hanoi Pho is a traditional Vietnamese dish known for its rich and aromatic broth. Here's a detailed recipe to make an authentic bowl of beef pho:

Ingredients:

For the Broth:

• Beef bones (marrow or oxtail): 1.5 kg
• Beef brisket, flank, or shank: 500g
• Beef tenderloin or sirloin (for rare beef): 300g
• Ginger: 1 large piece
• Onion: 2 bulbs
• Shallots: 4 bulbs
• Pho spices: 1 cinnamon stick, 3 star anise pods, 2 black cardamom pods, 3-4 cloves
• Coriander seeds: 1 tsp
• Rock sugar: 1-2 tbsp
• Salt, fish sauce, MSG (optional).

For the Pho and Garnishes:

• Fresh rice noodles: 1 kg
• Spring onions, cilantro, sawtooth coriander: a small bunch each
• Bean sprouts, Thai basil, mint (optional)
• Lime, fresh chili, garlic vinegar

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

1. Clean the bones: Rinse beef bones thoroughly with salted water. Bring a pot of water to a boil, blanch the bones for 2-3 minutes, and rinse under cold water.
2. Grill aromatics: Char the ginger, onion, and shallots until fragrant and slightly blackened. Rinse, peel, and crush the ginger.
3. Toast the spices: Toast cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves, and coriander seeds in a dry pan until aromatic. Wrap them in a small cloth bag or tea infuser.

Step 2: Make the Broth

1. Add the bones and 4-5 liters of water to a large pot. Add grilled aromatics and the spice bag.
2. Bring to a boil and skim off the foam frequently to keep the broth clear. Lower the heat and simmer for 4-6 hours.
3. After 2 hours, add the brisket or flank beef to the pot. Simmer until tender, remove, let it cool, and slice thinly.
4. Season the broth with salt, fish sauce, rock sugar, and MSG to taste.

Step 3: Prepare the Noodles and Toppings

1. Blanch fresh rice noodles in boiling water and drain.
2. Thinly slice spring onions, cilantro, and sawtooth coriander.

Step 4: Assemble the Bowl

1. Place the noodles into a bowl, arrange rare beef slices, cooked beef slices, and herbs on top.
2. Ladle hot broth over the noodles, ensuring the rare beef cooks in the hot liquid.
3. Serve with bean sprouts, lime, chili, and garlic vinegar on the side.

Tips:

• Skim the broth regularly for a clear and flavorful result.
• Add chicken bones for an even richer broth.
• Marinate the rare beef with a little fish sauce and pepper for enhanced flavor before serving.

Enjoy authentic Hanoi Pho and leave us a comment! 😊