Vietnamese Pho
Ingredients
  • 1 onion, halved and sliced
  • 2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into thin coins
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
  • 2 star anise pods (optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds (optional)
  • 4-5 cardamom pods (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
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Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise, and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add the coriander seeds, cardamom pods, and fish sauce. Stir to combine.
  4. Add 8 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot or bowl. Discard the solids.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with more fish sauce or salt.
Tags
Vietnamese
Soup
Pho
Vegetarian Option
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