Pho

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Difficulty: Very Hard

85 minutes

3.5

Vietnamese noodle soup

Created by
Lisa Watson

Ingredients

1 serving +

1500g beef bones
400g rice noodles
5pcs star anise
300g beef slices
30g 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 Denise Brown on 08 Jul 2026
5.0

Worth the wait

by Megan Farmer on 08 Jul 2026