Description
Fragrant spices and tender chicken simmered in a rich broth. Customize your bowl with fresh herbs and fiery chilies.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp whole coriander seeds
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise
- 2 quarts (2 liters) store-bought or homemade chicken stock
- 1 whole chicken breast
- 1/2 onion
- 1 3-inch (7.5 cm) chunk of ginger
- 1 to 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 to 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 lbs (500 g) dried rice noodles
- 2 cups (200 g) bean sprouts
- Fresh cilantro (coriander) tops
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shaved red onions
- 1/2 lime
- Sriracha chili sauce
- Hoisin sauce
- Sliced fresh chili peppers
Instructions
- To make the Chicken Pho Broth:
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the coriander seeds, cloves, and star anise and toast until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Immediately spoon out the spices to avoid burning.
- In a large pot, add all the ingredients (including the toasted spices) and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 20 minutes, skimming the surface frequently.
- Use tongs to remove the chicken breasts and shred the meat with your fingers, discarding the bone if you have used bone-in breasts.
- Taste the broth and add more fish sauce or sugar, if needed. Strain the broth and discard the solids.
- Prepare the noodles as per package directions.
- Ladle the broth into bowls. Then divide the shredded chicken breast and soft noodles evenly into each bowl.
- Have the accompaniments spread out on the table. Each person can customize their own bowl with these ingredients.
Notes
- For a deeper broth flavor, roast the chicken breast before adding it to the pot.
- If you don’t have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce, but the flavor will be slightly different.
- Leftover pho broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100