chicken pho
Chicken pho is a Vietnamese soup made by simmering chicken with spices and herbs, served with rice noodles and garnished with fresh herbs and lime.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | 800 | Grams |
| Rice Noodles | 400 | Grams |
| Onion | 1 | Count |
| Ginger | 50 | Grams |
| Star Anise | 2 | Count |
| Cinnamon Stick | 1 | Count |
| Cloves | 4 | Count |
| Fish Sauce | 60 | Milliliters |
| Sugar | 1 | Tbsp |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Lime | 1 | Count |
| Bean Sprouts | 100 | Grams |
| Cilantro | 1 | Bunch |
| Basil | 1 | Bunch |
| Green Onion | 3 | Count |
| Jalapeno | 1 | Count |
Instructions
- Char the onion and ginger under a broiler for 5 minutes until slightly blackened.
- In a large pot, add chicken, charred onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and 3 liters of water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any foam.
- Remove chicken and let cool. Shred the chicken into thin strips.
- Strain the broth, discarding solids, and return to the pot.
- Add fish sauce, sugar, and salt to the broth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- Divide noodles into bowls, top with shredded chicken, and pour hot broth over.
- Garnish with bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, green onion, jalapeno, and lime wedges.
Prep
- Soak rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes before cooking.
Kitchen equipment
BroilerFine Mesh Strainer