Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup

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  • 4

  • 30-40 min

  • Medium

  • Adjustable

Mild
This flavorful Vietnamese noodle soup aims to perfectly balance the five taste elements: spicy, sour, bitter, salty and sweet. Pho (pronounced "fuh") is traditionally a detailed, day-long cooking process but with our simple recipe, you'll be sipping authentic pho soup in under 45 minutes! The clean flavors and healing warmth of our pho broth base is elevated with toasted whole spices, rice noodles, clean cilantro, and sliced mushrooms. Of course, we also include the classic seasonings of lime juice, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha sauce. We suggest adding some fresh mung bean sprouts, mint and sliced jalapeños at home for the full pho experience. This dish is perfect for all types of eaters! Let this simple yet classic Vietnamese dish warm your tummy and awaken your taste buds, and don't forget to slurp your noodles!
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Vietnamese Red BoatsOrigins 
Phở, pronounced “fuh”, originated in the late 1800s during France’s colonization of Vietnam. You can see French influence in the rich broth and addition of thinly sliced meats. Many believe that the word "phở" is derived from "pot au feu" or “stew” in French.

Vietnamese SpicesTaste Challenge 
Vietnamese cooking aims to balance five taste elements: spicy, sour, bitter, salty, and sweet. According to tradition, each taste corresponds with the health of a different part in the body. Will you be able to match the ingredients in your phở kit with the five taste elements?

Elevate Your Experience 
We recommend pairing your phở kit with an ice cold Vietnamese coffee.

 

    What You'll Need

    Rice noodles

    Mushrooms

    Pho broth

    Herb blend

    Whole spice sachet

    Rock sugar

    Sriracha

    Hoisin

    Crystallized lime

    Fish sauce

    Supplies & Suggestions

    • Protein suggestions: shredded rotisserie chicken, thinly sliced steak, or tofu. Veggies: mung bean sprouts, fresh mint, Thai basil, or sliced jalapenos.
    • Basic Cooking Supplies: pots, pans, a cooking spoon, prep bowls or cups, measuring cups and spoons, a can opener, etc.
    • Drink Pairings (optional): Vietnamese iced coffee or light lager.

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