Name: Authentic Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 420 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: *For the Broth:**; 5 lbs beef bones (marrow, knuckle, and oxtail); 5 lbs beef brisket or chuck; 1 large yellow onion, halved; 1 large daikon radish, peeled and cut into large chunks (optional, for sweetness); 1 piece ginger (3-inch), halved lengthwise; 5 star anise pods; 1 cinnamon stick (3-inch); 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 4 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons rock sugar (or granulated sugar); 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 12 cups water (plus more for blanching); 2 tablespoons salt; *For the Bowls:**; 1 lb dried flat rice noodles (bánh phở); 1 lb raw sirloin, tenderloin, or eye of round, sliced paper-thin (can be partially frozen for easier slicing); 1/2 lb cooked brisket (from the broth), sliced (optional); *For Garnish (served on the side):**; 1 bunch Thai basil; 1 bunch culantro (sawtooth coriander), if available; 1 large bean sprouts; 2 limes, quartered; 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced; Hoisin sauce; Sriracha

Pho Bo 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnamese beef noodle soup with rice noodles, beef slices, and herbs.

soup noodles

Made with

Beef rice noodles broth herbs

Rate this food

Recent Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to review!

More dishes from Vietnam

More dishes to explore from the same cuisine.