Umami Beef Pho Recipes

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, add the broth, onion, cinnamon, peppercorns, ginger, anchovy paste, fish sauce and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for between 45 minutes.
• Cook the noodles on the side -- al dente. I have tried cooking the noodles in the broth, but they tend to soak up most of the broth, not leaving enough broth when it is time to eat the soup. I have found it is better to cook the noodles on the side and add them to our bowls later.
• Prepare garnishes. Cilantro is a must in my book. Some people also enjoy bean sprouts, lime wedges and sliced green onions.
• After the broth has simmered for 45 minutes, remove the ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon stick and peppercorns.
• Add mushrooms to the broth and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes (or until mushrooms are tender).
• To serve, place some noodles in a deep bowl. Add some roast beef slices on top. Ladle in a generous amount of the broth on top (make sure it is still hot -- the broth cooks the roast beef). Garnish with plenty of cilantro. Add other garnishes to taste.

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, combine broth, onion, ginger, lemon grass, cinnamon, and peppercorns.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover.
• Simmer for 1 hour.
• Arrange bean sprouts, mint, basil, and cilantro on a platter with chilies and lime.
• Soak the noodles in hot water to cover for 15 minutes or until soft.
• Drain.
• Place equal portions of noodles into 6 large soup bowls, and place raw beef on top.
• Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef.
• Pass platter with garnishes and sauces.

Steps:

• Place the ginger, garlic, and shallot in a small non-stick frying pan over high heat and cook, turning, for 8-10 minutes or until charred. Transfer to a medium saucepan over high heat and add the stock, star anise, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until fragrant. Add the fish sauce and sugar and stir to dissolve. Strain the stock, discarding the solids, set aside and keep warm. Divide the noodles between serving bowls. Top with the onion and beef and ladle over the hot stock. Sprinkle with pepper and top with the sprouts, chile, basil and mint to serve.