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Vietnamese pho
A weeknight beef pho adaptation with a coriander-scented broth.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Large stainless-steel pot, sieve, noodle pot, thermometer.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Toast aromatics
Medium
Have readyOnion, halved, Fresh ginger, split lengthwise, Coriander seeds, Star anise, Cinnamon stick
- Brown onion and ginger cut-side down in a dry pot for 4 minutes.
- Add coriander, star anise and cinnamon for 30 seconds.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Simmer broth
Low
Have readyLow-sodium beef broth, Fish sauce, Rock sugar
- Add broth, fish sauce and rock sugar; simmer partly covered 30 minutes.
- Strain, discarding aromatics, and return broth to pot.
SPICE MAGICCoriander Seeds WholeView this spice →Next: Prepare noodles and beef ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Prepare noodles and beef
Medium, then off
Have readyDried flat rice noodles, Beef sirloin, very thinly sliced, Water for noodles
- Cook noodles in the measured noodle water according to packet; drain.
- Simmer beef directly in strained broth until 145°F (63°C), then hold off heat 3 minutes.
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Assemble
Off heat
Have readyScallions, sliced, Lime, in wedges
- Divide noodles and beef into bowls, ladle over broth, then add scallions and serve lime wedges alongside.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Pan-fried tofu
Cucumber slices
Steamed greens
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Original development draft; kitchen validation pending.
Kitchen tip 2
Uses prepared broth rather than a long bone simmer. Cook sliced beef in the pot; pouring broth over raw meat is not the safety step used here.
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients and allergens: includes fish. Check every packaged ingredient label and the separate serving suggestions.
FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF

