Friend or Pho on Healthy Helpings TV
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This week on Healthy Helpings TV, by viewer request, host Michelle Koen presents another dish from Viet Nam. A personal favorite with our staff at GNMHealth, we present to you: Pho!
Pho is a succulent, assemble-it-yourself, a la carte kind of soup, not too far removed from, say Mongolian Hot Pot. The flavors are fresh and can be varied to each diner’s taste. Aside from broth, the main ingredients are thinly sliced meat, rice or bean noodles and a variety of vegetables and fresh herbs for garnishing.
So, whip up a pot and call your friends for some Pho!
For a full, printable version of this recipe, please click the following link.
1/2 onion, sliced
A thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger
1 long red chili
2 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 star anise
2 cloves
4 cups beef stock or 6 cups water & beef with roasted bones
1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as Nam Pla)
1 cup bean thread or rice stick noodles (low carb dieters can use Shiritaki noodles)
5oz/150g beef fillet, very thinly sliced
cilantro, mint, chili peppers, Thai basil, lime and bean sprouts to garnish
Place all the ingredients except the noodles and beef in a large saucepan and simmer for 25-30 minutes or if using beef and roasted bones 6-8 hours (this will make a much tastier stock).
Remove the cinnamon, cloves, star anise and chilli from the stock (very simple if you put them in a sachet made of cheesecloth or a large tea ball) and return to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as directed on package.
Place the noodles in serving bowls and top with raw beef fillet.
Ensuring the stock is at a rolling boil, pour over the beef and noodles.
Allow your guests to garnish with a selection of herbs and bean sprouts and to flavor with lime wedges and chili slices.
Michelle has always loved to cook, eat and share food with friends. Now she's here to share her healthy recipes with you and hopefully inspire you to create some of your own.
July 15th, 2007 at 12:21 am
Hi Michelle, Saw you on ifood.tv, love your videos. I am always looking for healthier options, and your recipes are great - quick and easy. Keep them coming!