Pho Bo

Name: Pho Bo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef marrow bones, rinsed; 1 yellow onion, halved; 3 in ginger root, halved; 4 star anise pods, toasted; 1 cinnamon stick, toasted; 1 lb beef brisket, trimmed; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 1 oz rock sugar; 8 oz flat rice noodles, soaked; 0.5 lb top sirloin steak, sliced thin; 4 scallions, sliced

A deeply savory beef noodle soup featuring charred aromatics and tender brisket in spice-infused broth. Served over flat rice noodles and topped with fresh herbs.

180 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef marrow bones, rinsed
1 yellow onion, halved
3 in ginger root, halved
4 star anise pods, toasted
1 cinnamon stick, toasted
1 lb beef brisket, trimmed
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 oz rock sugar
8 oz flat rice noodles, soaked
0.5 lb top sirloin steak, sliced thin
4 scallions, sliced

Instructions

1

Char 1 halved yellow onion and 3 in halved ginger root under a broiler until blackened, about 10 minutes.
2

Blanch 3 lbs rinsed beef marrow bones in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain.
3

Add blanched beef bones, charred onion, charred ginger, 4 toasted star anise pods, 1 toasted cinnamon stick, and 1 lb trimmed beef brisket to a pot with 12 cups water.
4

Simmer for 2 hours until brisket reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, then remove and slice brisket.
5

Stir 3 tbsp fish sauce and 1 oz rock sugar into broth and strain.
6

Divide 8 oz soaked flat rice noodles, sliced brisket, 0.5 lb sliced thin top sirloin steak, and 4 sliced scallions into bowls, then pour hot broth over top.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Pho Bo reach?

For Pho Bo, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why blanch first in Pho Bo?

Step 2 reads: "Blanch 3 lbs rinsed beef marrow bones in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain." The quick boil in step 2 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

Does Pho Bo contain fish?

Yes: 3 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Pho Bo?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 38 g of protein in about 480 calories, alongside 52 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 1150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How do I store and reheat Pho Bo?

Refrigerate what is left of Pho Bo within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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