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Simple Pho Bowl

Simple Pho Bowl

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Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    10 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT25M
    15 Minutes
  • Yield:
    4 servings
This Vietnamese-style Pho is full of flavor yet made with time-saving shortcuts. Definitely a great way to warm your soul any day!
Ingredients
  • 6 cups water or broth
  • 4 slices fresh ginger
  • 3 packages Pho broth concentrate
  • 1 (16 ounces) bag fresh Pho rice noodles
  • 12 ounces protein of choice (tofu, very thinly sliced top sirloin or flank steak (raw or cooked), or cooked chicken)
  • Garnishes:
  • Cilantro
  • Thai Basil
  • Bean sprouts
  • Thinly sliced green onions
  • Thinly sliced chile (jalapeno, Thai chile, or Fresno chile)
  • Lime wedges
  • Fish sauce, optional
  • Hoisin sauce, optional
  • 1419.53ml water or broth
  • 4 slices fresh ginger
  • 3 packages Pho broth concentrate
  • 1 (453.59g) bag fresh Pho rice noodles
  • 340.19g protein of choice (tofu, very thinly sliced top sirloin or flank steak (raw or cooked), or cooked chicken)
  • Garnishes:
  • Cilantro
  • Thai Basil
  • Bean sprouts
  • Thinly sliced green onions
  • Thinly sliced chile (jalapeno, Thai chile, or Fresno chile)
  • Lime wedges
  • Fish sauce, optional
  • Hoisin sauce, optional

This Vietnamese-style Pho is full of flavor yet made with time-saving shortcuts. Definitely a great way to warm your soul any day!

Preparation
STEP 1

In a medium pot, combine water or broth, ginger, and Pho seasoning. Bring to a boil then lower to simmer.

STEP 2

While broth simmers, place noodles in large mixing bowl. Bring additional water to a boil and pour over to cover noodles. Soak noodles until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain.

STEP 3

Divide cooked noodles into four large bowls. Top with protein and hot broth. Garnish with cilantro, Thai basil, bean sprouts, green onions, chili, and lime wedges. Also serve with additional sauces if desired.

Options

Depending on brand of Pho concentrate or seasoning you use the amount needed to make broth may vary. Please follow your package instructions.

If using raw steak pouring boiling broth over the meat to cook directly in personal bowls.

Traditional sweet basil is a suitable substitute for Thai basil.

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