How to make The Best Vietnamese Pho Bo 2019 *SECRET INGREDIENT (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup 🍜)

beef bones

🥗Healthier: chicken bones

💰Cheaper: pork bones

Chicken bones provide a lighter broth, while pork bones are often less expensive.

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: flank steak

Lean beef reduces fat content, and flank steak is usually more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic substitute.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, and egg noodles are often less expensive.

Roast onion and ginger over an open flame until charred and fragrant

Simmer beef bones in a large pot with water for several hours until broth is rich

Skim off any impurities that rise to the surface

Add star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom to the broth

Season broth with fish sauce and sugar to taste

Strain the broth and return it to the pot

Cook rice noodles according to package instructions and drain

Thinly slice beef brisket and set aside

Place cooked noodles in bowls and top with raw beef slices

Ladle hot broth over the noodles and beef until cooked through

Garnish with bean sprouts, basil, jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro

Serve with lime wedges on the side

Cooking Techniques

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