Pho Bo (classic recipe)
Description
Perfect for lunch. When preparing Vietnamese Pho Bo soup, pay close attention to making the broth. The longer the broth simmers, the more concentrated, aromatic, and delicious your dish will turn out.
Instructions
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Step 1
To prepare authentic classic Vietnamese pho bo soup, first make the broth. For this, use beef with bones and beef tenderloin. Broth made with bones turns out rich, aromatic, and flavorful. In addition to the boiled meat, thin slices of raw beef are added to the soup. Therefore, tenderloin or flank steak is best suited for this purpose.
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Step 2
Trim the tenderloin of excess fat and connective tissue. This meat will not be cooked. To make it easier to slice thinly, freeze it slightly in the freezer.
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Step 3
Place the remaining meat in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. As it boils, remove the foam that forms on the surface. Simmer the broth over low heat for 2 hours.
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Step 4
To give the broth a beautiful golden color, cut an onion in half and fry it well in a hot dry skillet. To enhance the flavor and aroma of the broth, add the onion, red chili pepper, star anise, cloves, a piece of cinnamon, coriander stems, and ginger. Simmer the broth for another 30 minutes. Adjust the taste of the broth with sugar and salt.
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Step 5
Once the broth is ready, remove the meat from it and separate it from the bones. Strain the broth through a sieve and remove all spices and herbs. Skim off excess fat from the broth.
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Step 6
Take the slightly frozen beef fillet from the freezer and slice it thinly.
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Step 7
Cook the rice noodles according to the instructions on the package, drain in a colander, and rinse under cold water.
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Step 8
Boil the eggs hard. Finely chop the green onions and coriander leaves. Slice the chili pepper into rings. Cut the red onion into thin strips. You can add a crunchy texture to the soup by using sprouted soybean sprouts or bok choy.
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Step 9
Bring the broth to a boil, as all the soup ingredients, including raw meat, are poured with boiling broth. If you are unsure, you can briefly blanch the bok choy and raw beef in it beforehand.
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Step 10
In a deep bowl, place the prepared soup ingredients: rice noodles, boiled meat, green onions, red onion tops, halved eggs, bok choy, slices of raw beef, and rings of chili pepper.
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Step 11
Pour in the boiling broth, trying to pour it directly over the slices of raw beef. Under the influence of the hot broth, the meat will change color and cook through.
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Step 12
Serve the soup hot with a piece of lime. Optionally, serve chili flakes on the side for those who want to make the dish spicier.
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Step 13
Be sure to try making this delicious dish from Asian cuisine. It's truly impressive!