Among the delicious dishes of Hanoi , Phở Bò is certainly a must. This is a tasty dish but quite simple to prepare. Today, Helloasia shares this easy recipe with you and invites you to cook together.
Hanoi rare beef pho.
Hanoi Phở is a famous Vietnamese dish, loved by many. It's even better when made at home for your family to enjoy. The sweet and savory taste of the beef, the slightly chewy rice noodles and the rich broth, mixed with the aroma of fresh herbs. Just talking about it already makes my mouth water. So, without further ado, let's get to cooking.
1. Introduction to Hanoi Phở
First appearing in the early 20th century, Hanoi Phở was initially sold by hawkers called "phở gánh". Their echoing cries in the alleys were part of Hanoi's ancient charm. Although these street vendors have disappeared, the Phở of Hanoi retains all its value.
Hanoi Phở stands out for its clear, sweet and flavorful broth, prepared from beef or buffalo bones, accompanied by rice noodles, chives, chili vinegar and green vegetables. Once tasted, it is impossible to forget it.
2. Recipe for Phở Bò with the authentic taste of Hanoi
Ingredients for 4 to 5 people
- 1.5 kg beef marrow bones
- 200 g of beef fillet
- 500 g beef meatballs
- Rice noodles
- Shallots, chives, onion
- Lemon, ginger
- Cloves, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon or spices for Phở
- Rock sugar, coarse salt, glutamate
Prepare spices to cook pho.
Preparation of ingredients
Wash the beef bones thoroughly. Soak them in water with a little coarse salt and lemon for about 30 minutes to eliminate the smell. Next, blanch the bones in boiling water, then rinse them again.
Wash and drain the onion. Grill the onion over low heat until fragrant.
Wash the beef fillet thoroughly. Cut it into thin slices and place them on the Phở. Chop the chives.
Cook the broth.
Preparing the broth
Place the bones in a pot with 1 liter of water, 1 tablespoon of salt and the grilled onion, then bring to a boil. If you have a pressure cooker, use it to reduce cooking time.
After 30 minutes of cooking, add 1.5 liters of water. Then add the beef meatballs, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and star anise.
Cook over medium heat, uncovered, skimming regularly to keep the broth clear and flavorful.
After 30 minutes of cooking, remove the beef bones and spices.
Season the broth with 1 tablespoon of coarse salt, 1 tablespoon of rock sugar and 1 tablespoon of glutamate. Stir to dissolve the seasonings.
Presentation
Place a small amount of rice noodles in a bowl. Arrange the slices of beef fillet on top and sprinkle with chives. Pour the hot broth over it, and it's ready to enjoy.
Final product.
Tasting
Phở Bò, with its herbal aromas, sweet, clear broth, and tender rice noodles, is delicious. Serve it with fresh herbs and bean sprouts for even more flavor!
3. Tips for a tasty and flavorful Hanoi Phở
For a delicious broth, use beef ribs, tails or marrow bones. For natural sweetness, add a piece of sugar cane. Do not remove too much meat and tendons from the bones to retain their natural flavor. Marrow bones may have an odor, so be sure to deodorize them well for a clear broth. Spices like cinnamon, star anise and cardamom are essential for authentic Hanoi Phở.
4. Tips for preparing Hanoi Phở
Do not add fish sauce to Hanoi Phở, as this will make the broth sour. Skim the broth regularly to keep it clear. Never add cold water, use boiling water. After boiling the meat, you can rinse it and boil it again for better cleanliness. To extract the marrow, break the marrow bones at their ends. Slice the beef thinly lengthwise for better texture.
5. Use ready-made spices for Phở
For busy people, it is possible to use ready-made spices for Phở Bò. This simplifies preparation and allows you to have tasty Phở in just a few minutes.
However, this method has its limitations. The broth will not be as naturally sweet and flavorful as with simmered bones.
You can also follow the traditional recipe and add ready-made spices at the end for an even more delicious Phở.
We hope that this Hanoi Phở recipe will allow you to make this dish successfully the first time, to delight your family and friends.
