How to make phở | Singapore vlog 47 | Vietnamese living abroad (Vietnamese sub)

beef broth

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Chicken broth is lighter and often less expensive.

sliced beef

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Tofu is a good plant-based option, while ground beef is budget-friendly.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for a similar umami flavor.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while pasta is often cheaper.

Introduce the dish as Vietnamese beef noodle soup (phở).

Mention that the recipe was passed down from the creator's wife's sister who ran a restaurant.

Explain that the soup can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

Note that the rice cooker will be used to boil the noodles due to a broken stove.

State that using a pressure cooker will take 4 to 5 hours, while a normal pot will take 7 to 8 hours for the broth to develop flavors.

Suggest adding sriracha, lime juice, and fish sauce to enhance the soup's flavor.

Mention that vegetables are optional to add.

Cooking Techniques

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