Pho Bo

Ingredients

• •3 lbs Beef bones
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •1 lb Beef brisket
• •2 large Onion
• •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• •2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• •4 inches Ginger
• •3 cloves Garlic
• •5 pieces Star anise
• •1 piece Cinnamon stick
• •3 tbsp Fish sauce
• •1 lb Rice noodles
• •2 cups Bean sprouts
• •1 bunch Basil
• •1 cup Thai basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Char onion and ginger over open flame

   💡 Smoky flavor

2. 2

   Blanch beef bones, scrub clean

   💡 Removes impurities

3. 3

   Simmer bones with charred onion, ginger, spices 6+ hours

   💡 Keep at a gentle bubble - rapid boiling toughens proteins and makes liquids reduce too quickly.

4. 4

   Add brisket in last hour

   💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.

5. 5

   Cook brisket separately until tender - slice thin

   💡 Add to bowl at end

6. 6

   Strain broth, season with fish sauce

   💡 Clear broth

7. 7

   Cook noodles, add to bowl, top with broth, brisket, bean sprouts, basil, lime

   💡 Build bowl