Description
Vietnamese chicken pho delivers comforting warmth with delicate rice noodles and tender chicken in a fragrant broth. Spices and fresh herbs elevate this classic soup, inviting you to savor each spoonful of authentic culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (1.4 L) chicken stock
- 8 oz (226 g) flat rice noodles
- 1 rotisserie chicken, thinly sliced or shredded
- 3 star anise
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 mL) hoisin sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger or ginger paste
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 0.5 tbsps (7.5 mL) sesame oil
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
- Juice from 1 lime
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Thai basil (optional)
- Bean sprouts (optional)
Instructions
- Aromatic Base: Warm sesame oil in a large pot and sauté star anise, minced garlic, and grated ginger until their intense fragrances bloom and intertwine.
- Liquid Symphony: Pour chicken stock, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice into the pot. Add sliced jalapeño and rotisserie chicken. Bring to a robust boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to harmonize for 15-20 minutes.
- Noodle Preparation: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, aiming for a tender yet slightly firm texture. Drain and rinse with cool water to prevent overcooking.
- Serving Composition: Distribute the cooked noodles evenly across serving bowls, creating a delicate foundation for the broth.
- Broth Finale: Ladle the steaming, flavor-rich broth over the noodles, ensuring each bowl receives an equal portion of the aromatic liquid.
- Garnish Artistry: Crown each bowl with a vibrant array of fresh garnishes – crisp lime wedges, verdant cilantro leaves, aromatic Thai basil, and crunchy bean sprouts. Serve with additional herbs and condiments on the side for personal customization.
Notes
- Spice Intensity Control: Adjust jalapeño quantity to match personal heat tolerance, ensuring a balanced flavor without overwhelming spiciness.
- Noodle Perfection Technique: Rinse rice noodles immediately after cooking with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking, maintaining ideal texture.
- Broth Depth Enhancement: Allow simmer to develop deeper flavors by letting ingredients meld for at least 15-20 minutes, creating a more complex and rich taste profile.
- Freshness Maximization: Serve immediately after assembling to preserve the vibrant textures of herbs and the temperature of the broth, guaranteeing an authentic pho experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg