Make delicious pho at home with simple, affordable ingredients!
Looking for a comforting bowl of pho without heading to a restaurant? This easy Vietnamese pho recipe lets you recreate the deep, savory flavors of traditional pho right in your own kitchen. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a satisfying meal for the whole family.
🛒 Ingredients
For the broth:
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1 kg (2.2 lbs) brisket
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3 L (12.5 cups) water
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5 tbsp anchovy fish sauce
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1 tbsp beef stock powder (or Korean dashida)
For the pho bowl:
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Dried rice noodles (pho noodles)
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Bean sprouts
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Green onions (sliced)
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Red chili (sliced)
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Fresh cilantro
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Brisket slices (from the broth)
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Pho broth
For the marinated onions:
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1 onion (thinly sliced)
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2 tbsp sugar
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3 tbsp lemon juice
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3 tbsp water
🍲 Instructions
1. Make the broth
In a large pot, combine the following and simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours, until the liquid reduces to about 1.5 liters:
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3 L water
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1 kg brisket
Remove the brisket and slice it thinly for later use.
2. Prepare marinated onions
In a bowl, mix the following and let it sit for at least 30 minutes:
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Thinly sliced onion
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2 tbsp sugar
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3 tbsp lemon juice
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3 tbsp water
3. Season the broth and cook noodles
To the 1.5 L of broth, add:
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5 tbsp anchovy fish sauce
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1 tbsp beef stock powder (dashida)
Bring to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook for 30 seconds (or according to package instructions).
4. Assemble your pho bowl
In a large bowl, layer the following:
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Cooked rice noodles
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Hot broth
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Slices of brisket
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Bean sprouts
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Marinated onions + 2 tbsp of marinade liquid
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Green onions
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Sliced red chili
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Fresh cilantro
Enjoy your delicious homemade pho!
