Cheater Pho Asian Noodle Soup Recipes

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN PHO RECIPE: CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan add the oil and gently saute the onion and ginger for a couple of minutes until golden. Set aside.
• Clean and rinse the chicken in cold water, remove excess fat and roughly cut into four pieces.
• In a large pot place the chicken and top with enough cold water to cover the chicken. Add the onions, ginger, spices, fish sauce and salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer over a low heat uncovered for 25 minutes. Discard any scum that comes to the surface.
• Check the chicken is cooked, remove with tongs and set aside for shredding into bite sized pieces.
• Add the bones back into the broth and simmer (don't let boil) for another 25 minutes to 60 minutes if time permits.
• Meanwhile prepare any fresh vegetables and cook the rice noodles according to the packet, do not over cook.
• Once the broth is cooked discard the bones and strain the broth through a sieve. Taste and season with more fish sauce if needed.
• Assemble the cooked noodles into bowls. Top with the shredded chicken. Pour the chicken broth evenly over each bowl. Top with carrot, mung beans, fresh herbs and fresh chili as desired.
• Serve with a lime wedge and chili sauce if desired.

CHEATER PHO (ASIAN NOODLE SOUP)

Steps:

• Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in the stockpot. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Add remaining olive oil to stockpot. Add garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Whisk in stock, hoisin sauce, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Divide noodles between serving bowls; add onion, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, jalapeno, chicken, and stock mixture. Top with limes.