Authentic Vietnamese Pho recipes | Step by step to make Pho at home | Cooking compilation # 2

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.

Soak spices (star anise, cinnamon sticks, fructus tsaoko) in water overnight or for 6-8 hours.

Soak beef back ribs in water overnight or for 6-8 hours.

Cut ginger in half and air fry at 400F for 15-20 minutes.

Boil the beef ribs to remove impurities.

Smash ginger and shallot.

Add beef ribs, spices, and onion into the largest pot available with water.

Bring to a boil and remove foamy scum for clear broth.

Add 35g sea salt, 35g sugar, and 5g MSG to the pot.

Simmer for about 3 hours under medium heat or until the beef is cooked and tender.

Remove scum again for a clear broth.

Prepare rice noodles by soaking in hot water briefly or washing them before serving.

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