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Vietnamese Chicken Pho

Cultural Context

Pho, a beloved Vietnamese dish, originated in the early 20th century in Northern Vietnam. It reflects the country's culinary heritage, combining flavors from Chinese and French influences. Traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, Pho has become a global favorite, with variations found in many countries, often featuring beef or vegetarian options.

VietnameseVNmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 chicken breasts
ginger
1 onion
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
10 cups water
Asian Chinese pickle
fresh rice noodles
scallions
cilantro
basil

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.

1

Add ginger to a nonstick pan without oil and grill for 2-3 minutes until golden.

2

Cut the onion in half and add to the pan with the ginger.

3

Add 1 cinnamon stick and 1 star anise to the pan and grill for a few minutes.

4

In a large pot, add about 10 cups of water and bring to a boil.

5

Add the grilled ginger, onion, cinnamon stick, star anise, and 4 cleaned chicken breasts to the boiling water.

6

Let the chicken boil until cooked through.

7

Meanwhile, in another pot, boil about 3 cups of water for the fresh rice noodles.

8

Prepare the vegetables: clean and cut scallions and cilantro, and optionally basil.

9

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred the meat.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

nonstick panlarge pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Pho GaChicken Pho

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