Jul 14 2026

Pho Recipe

Time7h
Serves4

Beef broth, rice noodles, and fresh herbs.

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Ingredients

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Broth

Method

Broth Preparation

  1. 1

    Roast the Bones

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until they are browned.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large stock pot, add the roasted bones, water, halved onion, sliced ginger, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Simmer the Broth

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 6 hours. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the top.

  4. 4

    Season the Broth

    After 6 hours, strain the broth to remove solids. Return the clear broth to the pot, add fish sauce and salt to taste. Keep warm.

Noodle and Topping Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Rice Noodles

    In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually about 5-7 minutes). Drain and set aside.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the noodles are cooking, prepare your toppings: wash the basil and cilantro, cut the lime into wedges, and slice the jalapeños.

  3. 7

    Assemble the Pho

    In bowls, add a portion of cooked rice noodles. Top with raw sliced beef. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and beef to cook the meat slightly. Garnish with basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, jalapeños, and lime wedges.

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