Description

A comforting pot of slow-simmered pho with an aromatic, spice-infused broth, tender meat, and silky rice noodles, delivering deep, restaurant-style flavor in a nourishing homemade bowl.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 large onion, quartered

1 piece fresh ginger (about 3 inches), sliced

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 cinnamon sticks

4 star anise

4 whole cloves

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon salt

6 cups water or low-sodium beef or chicken broth

1 pound beef brisket, chicken breast, or lamb shank, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon soy sauce (for meat marinade)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 oz rice noodles (Bánh Phở)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for noodles)

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Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and ginger and sauté for 5–7 minutes until fragrant.
Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and coriander seeds. Toast for 1–2 minutes until aromatic.
Pour in water or broth and add fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Lower heat and simmer the broth for about 1 hour, skimming impurities from the surface.
Strain the broth into a clean pot and keep warm over low heat.
Slice the meat thinly and marinate with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper for 15–20 minutes.
Add the meat to the hot broth and simmer until cooked through and tender.
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain, rinse, and toss with vegetable oil.
Divide noodles into bowls and ladle hot broth and meat over the top.
Serve hot with desired garnishes.

Notes

The broth can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.

Store broth and noodles separately to maintain texture.

Chicken cooks quickly, while beef or lamb benefit from longer simmering.

Whole spices give the best depth, but ground spices can be used in small amounts.

Customize with herbs, lime, bean sprouts, or chili at serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 480
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 85mg