Pho Pho What Do You Know
February 19, 2010 by Puna
Filed under Food & Cooking, Thai Food
It’s cold and it’s snowing and I want some warm soup to warm my chilly bones. Pho is a Vietnamese stable and it’s a favorite of mine. Actually, I’m craving some now.
I start with this…rice noodles. You can actually find rice noodles of various brands in your local market.
And I also start with this…pho broth cubes. You can’t actually find pho broth cubes in your local market. I was torn as to whether or not to post this since it’s not an ingredient that was commonly available. So I do what everyone does, I go to Amazon.com. They have it! I can’t believe the stuff you can get there.
It’s not this kind, but it’s close enough.
I watched the cubes dissolve and I stand over the stove because I’m chilly…and I’m hungry.
I slice some mushrooms and throw them in the bowling pot. It’s the only thing I had in the refridgerator. Some other veggies that will work are – mushrooms. I normally don’t cook the veggies in the broth, but rather, I put them in after the soup is ready. That way they won’t get soggy. Some good veggies to throw in after are sliced cabbage, Thai basil, and bean sprouts.
Now I put in my noodles. Notice I didn’t soak this particular kind. Or maybe you didn’t. Anyway, follow the directions on the package.
Hmmm…it’s a little plain.
Throw in some green onions.
Now that’s more like it…spicy, spicy, spicy. This is srachi sauce. We have a gallon of it. I also put in fish sauce, limes and a little bit of sugar.
It warms my stomach on this cold winter day.
I’m playing on Foodie Friday…
Mmm, that looks so good. I’ve enjoyed pho so many times at restaurants; why has it never occurred to me to make it? I’ll have to try – thanks for the inspiration.
That looks so warm and tasty on this cold night. We have a terrific Asian grocery nearby. Hopefully they’ll have the ingredients.
Oh, that looks goooood!
Stable? or staple? Are you getting your horse stories mixed up?
Looks delish either way
That’s Gav’s favorite too!
OH yum. I have been craving pho for weeks!!! I have the noodles but didn’t know I could buy the broth at Amazon.
This looks delicious! I’ve always wanted to make pho at home, but have never been brave enough. You made it look so easy!
Thanks for your comments on my Shutter Sisters post and on my blog yesterday. I always love “meeting” new people!
I’ve never had this before, but if sure looks good. I’ll have to find the ingredients and try it out. Nice photo tutorial!
Awesome. I have always wanted to try Pho. We have a local Korean restaurant that serves up a couple different kinds. Maybe I’ll skip it and try to make my own courtesy of Amazon and your step by step!
I love pho! Thanks for sharing this recipe. With the cooler weather just around the corner, this is perfect!
Yum….I’ve never had this soup. Will have to get the ingredients for another chilly day!