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Vietnamese Chicken Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Vietnam, Pho Ga is a beloved variation of the iconic Pho, traditionally made with beef. This comforting chicken soup reflects the country's culinary emphasis on fresh herbs and aromatic spices, often enjoyed as a breakfast or a light meal. Today, Pho Ga has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

VietnameseVNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups chicken stock
250 grams boneless chicken
2 spring onions with greens, sliced
1 inch ginger, sliced
1 inch cinnamon
Salt to taste
100 grams rice noodles
1 tsp sugar
2 fresh red chillies, seeded and sliced
2 tbsps soy sauce
1 lemon
1 tsp fish sauce
½ medium onion, sliced
¼ cup bean sprouts
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
3-4 fresh basil leaves
Crushed black peppercorns to taste

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Zucchini noodles lower carbs, while egg noodles are more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, while seasoned water is cost-effective.

1

Boil chicken stock in a nonstick wok. Add chicken, spring onions, ginger, cinnamon and salt and cook for 10-15 minutes.

2

Boil sufficient water in another nonstick wok. Add rice noodles and cook for 5-6 minutes.

3

Add sugar to the chicken mixture. Drain the noodles and transfer in a bowl. Add water and set aside.

4

Take fresh red chillies in a bowl. Add dark soy sauce and mix well. Set aside.

5

Cut lemon into wedges. Remove the scum and spring onions from the stock mixture.

6

Drain the stock and put back on the heat and shred the chicken.

7

Add fish sauce to the stock and mix well.

8

Take some rice noodles in a serving bowl. Add chicken, sliced onions, bean sprouts, coriander and basil on top.

9

Sprinkle crushed black peppercorns, pour the stock, place the lemon wedges, drizzle soy-chilli mixture and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringsautéingshredding

Equipment Needed

nonstick wok

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

fishsoy

Also Known As

Pho GaVietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup

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