Vietnamese Pho Ga with Vietnamese Coriander and Lime

Name: Vietnamese Pho Ga with Vietnamese Coriander and Lime
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Whole chicken; Large onion; Ginger; Water; Fish sauce; Salt; Sugar; Cinnamon sticks; Star anise; Cloves; Coriander seeds; Rice stick noodles; Vietnamese coriander leaves; Thai basil; Mint leaves; Lime wedges; Bean sprouts; Red chilies

A traditional Vietnamese chicken noodle soup

A soothing and aromatic broth showcasing the authentic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, perfect for a comforting meal.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Broth

Whole chicken

about 3-4 lbs

Large onion

halved

Ginger

3-inch piece, sliced

Water

5 quarts

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Salt

1 teaspoon

Sugar

1 tablespoon

For the Aromatics

Cinnamon sticks

2 sticks

Star anise

3 pieces

Cloves

6 cloves

Coriander seeds

1 teaspoon

For the Noodles

Rice stick noodles

(pho noodles), 1 package

For the Garnishes

Vietnamese coriander leaves

1 cup (rau ram)

Thai basil

1 bunch

Mint leaves

1 bunch

Lime wedges

2 limes

Bean sprouts

2 cups

Red chilies

2 small, sliced

Preparation

Preparing the Broth

Char onion and ginger

Char the onion and ginger by placing them under a broiler until slightly blackened.

Simmer chicken

In a large pot, combine the chicken, charred onion, ginger, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Adding chicken bones enhances the broth’s richness.

Skim broth

Skim the broth regularly to remove impurities that rise to the surface.

Preparing the Aromatics

Toast aromatics

In a dry pan, toast the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and coriander seeds over medium heat until fragrant.

Toasting the spices before adding them to the broth deepens their flavors and enhances the overall aroma.

Add to broth

Add the aromatics to the simmering broth.

Season and simmer

Season the broth with fish sauce, salt, and sugar. Let simmer for at least 1 hour.

Ensure you strain the broth well to remove all traces of bones and spices.

Cooking Process

Straining the Broth

Follow correct straining methods to achieve a clear broth.

Noodle Preparation

Cook the rice noodles as per the package instructions until just tender.

Assemble and Serve

Divide the noodles into bowls and pour the hot broth over them.

Plating & Serving