Pho bo soup

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Ingredients

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1.5 l water
500 g beef bones
250 g rice noodles
300 g beef tenderloin
1 onion
2 centimeters root ginger
1 stick cinnamon
a few leaves of fresh cilantro
1 star anise
1/3 teaspoon of fennel seeds
to taste green onions
1/3 chili pepper
1 tablespoon of fish sauce
to taste salt

Nutritional information

104 g
Protein
54 g
Fat
193 g
Carbs
1768
Calories

Pho bo soup

Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Soup

Features:
  • Spicy
Cuisine:
  • 1 hour 15 min
  • Serves 3
  • Easy

Ingredients

Directions

Pho Bo, a beloved Vietnamese dish, is a fragrant and flavorful beef noodle soup that has captivated palates around the world. Its origins trace back to early 20th-century northern Vietnam, where it emerged as a unique blend of French culinary influences and traditional Vietnamese ingredients. The name “pho” is thought to be derived from the French word “pot-au-feu,” a meat and vegetable stew, reflecting the French colonial period’s impact on Vietnamese cuisine.

Beyond its delightful flavors, Pho Bo boasts several health benefits. The broth is rich in collagen and nutrients from the bones, promoting joint health and digestion. The fresh herbs and spices provide antioxidants, supporting the immune system and enhancing overall well-being. Whether enjoyed as a hearty meal or a rejuvenating remedy, Pho Bo is a true reflection of Vietnam’s culinary heritage, combining tradition, flavor, and nourishment in every bowl.

Steps

1
Done
1 hour

preparing broth

1. Pour 1.5 liters of water into a saucepan and place 500 g of beef bones there.
2. Add 1 unpeeled onion, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, 1/3 tsp. fennel grains, 1/3 chili pepper and 2 cm of ginger root, cut into thin slices.
3. Simmer the broth over medium heat for 1 hour to create a rich broth.
4. Add 1 tbsp. l. fish sauce.
5. Then remove the bones, onion and cinnamon stick from the finished beef broth.
6. Strain the broth through a fine sieve.

2
Done
15 min

preparing soup

1. Soak 250g rice noodles for 8 minutes in a container of cold water.
2. Cut 300 g of beef tenderloin into thin slices and beat a little. Pepper and salt to taste. Divide among plates.
3. Chop the cilantro and green onions. Divide the greens among serving plates.
4. Place the strained broth on the fire, add rice noodles, cook for another 4 minutes.
5. Pour boiling broth over greens and beef in plates; the meat will cook under the influence of temperature. Divide noodles among plates.
6. Squeeze half a lime (lemon) into a plate with the finished soup.

Bon appetit!

Chef Hanna

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