Description
This authentic Vietnamese Pho recipe features tender rice stick noodles in a flavorful Asian beef broth, topped with thinly sliced raw beef and fresh herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting bowl is garnished with bean sprouts, cilantro or Thai basil, lime wedges, jalapeno, and optional chili garlic hot sauce, perfect for a satisfying and aromatic meal.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 1 (14 ounce) package dried rice stick noodles
Broth and Meat
- 12 cups Asian beef broth, homemade or store bought
- 8 ounces frozen thin raw beef sirloin slices (optional)
Garnishes
- 6 cups bean sprouts
- 1 cup fresh cilantro or Thai basil, chopped
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- 1 jalapeno, sliced (optional)
- Chili garlic hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Soak Noodles: Fill a large mixing bowl with cold water and add the dried rice stick noodles. Allow them to soak for about 20 minutes until softened and pliable.
- Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the soaked noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender and fully cooked according to package instructions. Drain the noodles well.
- Heat Broth: In a separate stockpot, bring the beef broth to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Assemble Pho: Divide the cooked noodles evenly into ramen bowls. Add raw beef sirloin slices or reserved cooked beef oxtail meat if available. Carefully ladle the boiling hot broth over the noodles and meat, which will gently cook the thin slices of beef.
- Add Garnishes: Top each bowl with bean sprouts, fresh cilantro or Thai basil, lime wedges, sliced jalapeno, and chili garlic hot sauce as desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Soaking noodles beforehand helps reduce cooking time and ensures perfect texture.
- Using thinly sliced raw beef allows it to cook rapidly when hot broth is poured over, keeping it tender.
- You can substitute beef sirloin with cooked beef oxtail meat if using homemade broth.
- Adjust garnishes according to taste preferences for spice and herb flavors.
- If preferred, use store-bought beef broth for a quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
