Ingredients for making Pho
Before we dive into the cooking process, let's talk about the ingredients you'll need to make Pho. While some of these ingredients may be difficult to find, they are essential to achieving that authentic Pho flavor.
Broth ingredients
- 3-4 pounds of beef bones (knuckle, leg, or oxtail) - 2 onions, halved - 4-inch piece of ginger, sliced - 5-6 star anise pods - 2 cinnamon sticks - 1 tablespoon coriander seeds - 1 tablespoon fennel seeds - 4-5 cloves - 1 tablespoon salt - 1 tablespoon sugar
Noodle ingredients
- 16 ounces of dried rice noodles (banh pho) - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon salt - 1 tablespoon sugar
Toppings
- 1 pound beef sirloin, sliced thin - 1/2 cup chopped cilantro - 1/2 cup chopped scallions - 1/2 cup bean sprouts - 1-2 jalapeno peppers, sliced - 1 lime, cut into wedges - Hoisin sauce - Sriracha sauce
Now that you have all the ingredients, let's start making Pho.
