Pho (pronounced fuh) is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup popular for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Combine beef consomme or stock, cinnamon stick and star anise in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes or until aromatic. Stir in lime juice and fish sauce.
- Cook rice noodles in a large pan of boiling water until just tender. Drain well.
- Slice beef into 5mm-thick slices. Heat a barbecue or chargrill pan on high. Lightly oil barbecue. Add 1/3 of the beef and cook for 1 minute each side for rare or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Cook remaining beef in 2 more batches.
- Divide noodles among serving bowls. Top with bean sprouts, green onion, chilli, basil and beef. Pour over hot stock and serve with extra lime, chilli and fish sauce.
You may need it
Store Spice Organizer
Surface Utensil Holder
Cutting Board Set