My LATEST Vietnamese Pho Hack | Marion's Kitchen

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs while egg noodles are often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a gluten-free alternative, while salt is a basic substitute.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians, while pork is often cheaper.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor, while green onions are more affordable.

Take the bones from a rotisserie chicken, including wing tips, legs, and thighs, and place them in a small pot.

Cut 1 onion in half and add it to the pot with the chicken bones.

Add ginger to the pot (frozen ginger can be used).

Add spices: cinnamon and star anise to the pot.

Pour water into the pot to cover the bones and ingredients.

Bring the pot to a simmer and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes.

After simmering, taste the broth and adjust seasoning with soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and a dash of sugar for sweetness.

Strain the broth to remove solids, keeping the liquid.

Cook rice noodles while the broth simmers.

In a bowl, add cooked rice noodles and top with shredded chicken leg meat.

Garnish with bean sprouts, lime, Thai basil, Sriracha, and red chili.

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