INSTANT VIETNAMESE BEEF PHO (TO GO) | RECIPE

beef bones

🥗Healthier: chicken bones

💰Cheaper: pork bones

Chicken bones provide a lighter broth, while pork bones are more affordable.

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chicken

Lean beef reduces fat content, and chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic flavor enhancer.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while pasta is widely available.

Roast onion and ginger over an open flame until charred.

Blanch beef bones in boiling water for 5 minutes, then rinse.

Simmer beef bones in a large pot with water for 6-8 hours, skimming foam.

Add charred onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the pot.

Season broth with fish sauce and sugar, then simmer for an additional hour.

Strain the broth and return to the pot, keeping it warm.

Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain.

Slice beef brisket thinly against the grain.

Place cooked noodles in bowls, top with raw sliced beef.

Ladle hot broth over the noodles and beef to cook the meat.

Garnish with lime wedges, basil, bean sprouts, jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro.

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