Vietnamese

Pho Bo

Hard · 3 hr

Serves 4VietnameseDairy-freeNut-free

Beef noodle soup with a clear, spice-scented broth, rare beef slices and fresh herb plate. A bowl that feels like a hug.

3 hrTotal time

4Serves

4Steps

VietnameseCuisine

Method

Parboil bones
Blanch bones 10 minutes, rinse well. This keeps the broth clear.
Why: Removing scum is essential for clarity.
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Simmer broth
Simmer bones, brisket, charred onion and ginger with spices 2–3 hours. Skim often.
Why: Long gentle simmer extracts collagen and flavour.
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Strain and season
Strain broth, slice brisket thinly. Season with fish sauce and salt.
Why: Fish sauce adds umami without cloudiness.
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Assemble bowls
Cook noodles, divide among bowls. Top with brisket and raw sirloin. Ladle boiling broth over to cook beef. Serve with herbs.
Why: Hot broth cooks the raw beef instantly.
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Freeze sirloin 30 minutes before slicing — it cuts paper-thin much more easily.

Parboil bones
Blanch bones 10 minutes, rinse well. This keeps the broth clear.
Why: Removing scum is essential for clarity.
Cook from here
Simmer broth
Simmer bones, brisket, charred onion and ginger with spices 2–3 hours. Skim often.
Why: Long gentle simmer extracts collagen and flavour.
Cook from here
Strain and season
Strain broth, slice brisket thinly. Season with fish sauce and salt.
Why: Fish sauce adds umami without cloudiness.
Cook from here
Assemble bowls
Cook noodles, divide among bowls. Top with brisket and raw sirloin. Ladle boiling broth over to cook beef. Serve with herbs.
Why: Hot broth cooks the raw beef instantly.
Cook from here