Mini Phở Recipe
Flat rice noodles in homemade broth topped with spring onion (can be omitted) chicken breast in chicken broth
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Broth
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Broth
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a large pot, combine the chicken breast and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- 2
Add Aromatics
To the pot, add ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, fish sauce, salt, and sugar. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes to infuse the flavors into the broth.
- 3
Remove Chicken
Once the broth is infused, remove the chicken breast from the pot. Allow it to cool slightly, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Strain the Broth
Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids, returning the clear broth to the pot.
Prepare the Noodles
- 5
Cook the Noodles
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the flat rice noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually around 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Assemble the Mini Phở
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a serving bowl, place a portion of the cooked noodles. Top with shredded chicken and ladle the hot broth over the top.
- 7
Garnish
If desired, garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve immediately.
