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Vietnamese Chicken Pho Soup (Phở Gà)

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Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Phở Gà) is a comforting noodle soup featuring a clear, aromatic broth, tender poached chicken, and rice noodles topped with fresh herbs and garnishes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cm piece of ginger, sliced and bruised
  • 2 green onions (whites bruised, greens sliced)
  • 15 g cilantro sprigs and leaves
  • 1½ tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 whole clove
  • 840–1000 ml low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 180–225 g boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 150 g dried flat rice noodles
  • 2–3 tsp fish sauce
  • ½ tsp sugar or 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
  • Pepper to taste
  • Bean sprouts, Thai basil, mint, cilantro leaves, lime wedges, and sliced chilies for garnish

Instructions

  1. Toast coriander seeds and clove in a large pot over medium heat until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Add ginger and green onion whites; sauté briefly for 30 seconds.
  3. Add chicken broth, water, cilantro sprigs, chicken, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  4. Poach chicken for 5–10 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside to cool, then shred.
  5. Simmer the broth for another 15–20 minutes. Strain and discard solids.
  6. Meanwhile, cook or soak the rice noodles per package instructions; drain and set aside.
  7. Season the broth with fish sauce, sugar (or maple syrup), and pepper to taste.
  8. To serve, divide noodles and chicken among bowls. Ladle hot broth over. Garnish with herbs, sprouts, lime, and chili.

Notes

  • Use homemade or quality store-bought broth for best flavor.
  • Strain broth through cheesecloth for extra clarity.
  • Customize with hoisin sauce, sriracha, or chili garlic paste.
  • Leftover broth can be refrigerated or frozen.

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