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Pho Bo — Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

A bowl that's familiar to anyone who's been to Vietnam — give it a try!

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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 42 % 5 g
Fats 17 % 2 g
Carbohydrates 42 % 5 g
54 kcal
GI: 25 / 75 / 0
  • This Vietnamese beef soup, pho bo, is well known to anyone who has traveled to Vietnam — or even just eaten at a Vietnamese restaurant. It may look exotic, but plenty of people love it and are happy to learn how it's made. There are many versions; here's one of them. Give it a try and I think you'll be hooked. Start by firming up the beef in the freezer for 30 to 40 minutes so it's easier to slice thin. While that chills, get the rest going: put the onion, star anise, peppercorns, and cinnamon in a pot with about 2 cups (0.5 l) of water, then add the broth and the fish sauce. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring, for about 20 minutes. Fish out the onion, cinnamon, and star anise, and set the broth aside. Cook the rice noodles separately: drop them into boiling water for just a few seconds, then drain and rinse under cold water. Take the beef from the freezer and slice it into thin slivers. To assemble, divide the noodles among bowls and top with the sliced beef, chopped scallions and onion, a little cinnamon, hot pepper, and fresh herbs. Ladle the hot broth over everything, then finish with lemon. The soup is ready. In Vietnam, people often add a couple of dried shrimp to the bowl for an extra savory note. As you can see, there's nothing complicated about it — just a whole lot of flavor.

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Rendered beef fat - 871  kcal/100g
  • Fatty beef - 171  kcal/100g
  • Lean beef - 158  kcal/100g
  • Beef brisket - 217  kcal/100g
  • Beef sirloin - 380  kcal/100g
  • Beef, lean roast - 200  kcal/100g
  • Beef shoulder - 137  kcal/100g
  • Beef ribs - 233  kcal/100g
  • Beef round - 104  kcal/100g
  • Oxtail - 184  kcal/100g
  • Boiled ham - 269  kcal/100g
  • Corned beef - 216  kcal/100g
  • Lemon - 16  kcal/100g
  • Lemon zest - 47  kcal/100g
  • Star anise - 337  kcal/100g
  • Cinnamon - 247  kcal/100g
  • Fresh mint - 49  kcal/100g
  • Dried mint - 285  kcal/100g
  • Mint - 49  kcal/100g
  • Ground black pepper - 255  kcal/100g
  • Hot chili pepper - 40  kcal/100g
  • Green onions - 19  kcal/100g
  • Onion - 41  kcal/100g
  • Broth - 15  kcal/100g
  • Rice noodles - 109  kcal/100g
  • Green beans - 33  kcal/100g
  • Beans - 33  kcal/100g

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