Best Vietnamese Street Food in Saigon | Beef Noodle, Chicken Rice & More

beef shank

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: stew beef

Lean beef reduces fat content while stew beef is more affordable.

wheat noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while egg noodles are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, and tamari is gluten-free.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories, while red pepper flakes are often cheaper.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add beef shank and sear on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in beef broth and enough water to cover the meat; bring to a boil.

Stir in soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, star anise, and black pepper.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Remove beef, slice, and set aside; strain the broth to remove solids.

Cook wheat noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse.

In serving bowls, place cooked noodles and top with sliced beef.

Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef; garnish with bok choy, scallions, and cilantro.

Drizzle with chili oil to taste before serving.

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