Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)
A delicious and authentic Vietnamese chicken noodle soup with deep, rich flavors derived from simmering chicken and spices for a perfect broth.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Servings: 4 - 6 people
Full Ingredient List
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 2 onions, halved
- 5cm piece ginger, sliced
- 2 litres water
- 1.5 kg chicken thighs, bone in skin on
- 1 small bunch coriander/cilantro
- 5 star anise pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 2 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 8 tsp fish sauce
- 6 tsp white sugar
- 3/4 tsp cooking salt
- 360g dried rice noodles
- 2 green onions stems, finely sliced
- 3 cups bean sprouts
- 1 small bunch EACH Thai Basil, mint, coriander/cilantro
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- Hoisin sauce
- Sriracha
- Red chillies, finely sliced
Charred Aromatics
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 1 tbsp |
vegetable or canola oil |
|
|
| 2, halved |
onions |
skin on fine |
|
| 5cm piece, sliced |
ginger |
unpeeled |
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add onions and ginger facedown and leave undisturbed for 2 minutes until blackened. Turn and leave for another 2 minutes. (Tips: Ensure a good char for maximum flavor.)
Pho Soup Broth
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 2 litres |
water |
|
|
| 1.5 kg |
chicken thighs, bone in skin on |
or use a whole chicken |
|
| 1 small bunch |
coriander/cilantro |
use stems plus some leaves for broth |
|
| 5 |
star anise pods |
|
|
| 1 |
cinnamon stick |
|
|
| 4 |
cloves |
|
|
| 2 tsp |
fennel seeds |
|
|
| 2 tsp |
coriander seeds |
|
|
| 8 tsp |
fish sauce |
|
|
| 6 tsp |
white sugar |
|
|
| 3/4 tsp |
cooking salt |
or 1/2 tsp table salt |
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
Add water and remaining broth ingredients to the pot, except for salt.
-
Step 2:
Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat. Simmer gently for 1.5 hours with the lid on but slightly open. (Tips: Scoop off scum that rises to the surface.)
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Step 3:
Remove chicken, then strain broth into a clean pot and measure. Adjust the broth to 1.5 litres by reducing or adding water as necessary. (Tips: Maintain a gentle simmer, adding salt to taste.)
Additional Information
Notes: Ensure to use chicken with skin on and bone in for best broth flavor. Adjust toppings to your liking for the best experience.
