Pho

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Difficulty: Very Hard

96 minutes

3.5

Vietnamese noodle soup

Created by
John Doe

Ingredients

341 servings - +

511500g beef bones
136400g rice noodles
1705pcs star anise
102300g beef slices
10230g basil

Equipment

ladle
strainer
stock pot


Steps

  1. Char ginger and onions over an open flame or under a broiler until fragrant and blackened in spots.
  2. Toast star anise, cloves, and cinnamon sticks in a dry pot until fragrant.
  3. In a large stockpot, combine charred aromatics, toasted spices, and beef bones. Cover with water and simmer for at least 6-8 hours, skimming impurities.
  4. Strain the broth for a clear soup. Season with fish sauce and sugar.
  5. Blanch rice noodles in hot water until just tender. Place in serving bowls with thin slices of raw beef.
  6. Ladle the boiling hot broth over the beef and noodles, cooking the meat instantly. Serve with fresh basil, bean sprouts, and lime.

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Ratings

2.0

Too much effort

by Ross Begum on 06 Jan 2026
5.0

Worth the wait

by Eric Clark on 06 Jan 2026