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    Pho Bo (Beef Pho)

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    A traditional Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and beef, famously known for its savory and complex flavors.

    Ingredients for Pho Bo (Beef Pho)

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    Cinnamon Stick

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    Whole Cloves

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    Star Anise Pods

    pieces

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    Whole Fennel Seeds

    teaspoons

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    Ginger, Sliced

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    Large Onion, Halved

    each

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    Beef Shanks

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    Oxtails

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    Chicken Wings

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    Fuji Apple, Halved

    each

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    Kosher Salt

    teaspoons

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    Fish Sauce

    tablespoons

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    Palm sugar

    tablespoons

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    Rice Noodles, Soaked and boiled

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    Eye Of Round Steak, Frozen and thinly sliced

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    Scallions, Thinly sliced

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    Thai Bird Chiles, Sliced

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    Bean sprouts, Fresh

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    Cilantro

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    Thai Basil

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    Mint

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    Lime, Cut into wedges

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    How to Make Pho Bo (Beef Pho)

    1. Toast Spices

    Toast the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, star anise pods, and whole fennel seeds in the pressure cooker until fragrant and slightly darkened in color.

    2. Blacken Ginger and Onion

    Add the ginger and onion to the pressure cooker, allowing them to blacken slightly.

    3. Pressure Cook Broth Ingredients

    Add the beef shanks, oxtails, chicken wings, half a Fuji apple, and kosher salt to the pressure cooker. Cover with water and cook under pressure for 30 minutes.

    4. Prepare Beef

    Freeze the eye of round steak for 20 minutes for easier slicing. Then, slice it thinly.

    5. Strain and Season Broth

    After pressure cooking, release the pressure, strain the broth, skim off excess fat, and season with fish sauce and palm sugar.

    6. Prepare Rice Noodles

    Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes, then boil them for 10 to 15 seconds.

    7. Assemble Pho

    In each soup bowl, place cooked noodles, raw sliced beef, and sliced cooked shanks. Pour the hot broth over the top.

    8. Garnish and Serve

    Finish with scallions, Thai bird chiles, bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai basil, mint, and a squeeze of lime.

    Pitfalls and tips

    Offer a generous variety of fresh accompaniments

    Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime wedges, jalapeños, and cilantro.


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