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Beef • Vietnamese

Beef pho

Beef pho

Ingredients

  • Beef Stock1 L
  • large Onion1
  • Large Chopped Ginger1
  • Cinnamon Stick1
  • Star Anise2
  • Coriander Seeds1 tsp
  • Cloves1/2 teaspoon
  • Sirloin steak225g
  • Palm Sugar1 tsp
  • Fish Sauce1 tablespoon
  • ½ tbsp Soy Sauce1
  • Rice Noodles200g
  • sliced Spring Onions2
  • small Birds-eye Chillies1
  • BasilHandful
  • CorianderHandful
  • Lime1

Steps

Prepare

  1. 🥄step 1
  2. 🔥Tip the beef stock along with 500ml of water into a large saucepan.

Cook

  1. 🔥Sit the onion and ginger in a frying pan over a high heat and char on all sides, around 3-5 mins (you can also do this under your grill).

Steps

  1. 🧂Once charred, add to the beef stock.
  2. 🍳In the same pan, toast the spices for 2-3 mins and once they begin to smell fragrant, add them to the beef stock as well.

Cook

  1. 🍳Bring the stock to the boil, then turn to a simmer and cook for 30mins before straining.

Steps

  1. 🫇step 2

Prepare

  1. 🍽️Meanwhile, cut the fat from the steak and wrap in cling film, then put into the freezer for 15 mins – this will make your steak really easy to slice!
  2. 🌿Slice it thinly, then cover with cling film again and pop into the fridge.

Steps

  1. 🌿step 3

Prepare

  1. Taste the beef stock and use the palm sugar, fish sauce and soy to season.
  2. 🥄Cook the noodles according to package instructions and split between two bowls, topping each with the sliced beef.

Cook

  1. 🥄Bring the stock to the boil and then pour into the bowls (the heat will cook the beef).

Prepare

  1. 🔥Top each with the spring onions, chilli slices and herbs.

Serve

  1. 🧂Serve with the lime wedges to squeeze over.

Source: Original recipe