Golden Roasted Bone Pho

Ingredients

• 2 lb Beef bones (for roasting)
• Aromatic vegetables (such as onion and ginger, for roasting)
• 1.5 lb Beef chuck (or brisket; main protein)
• 4 L Water (for simmering)
• Pho spices (star anise, cinnamon, etc., for spice bag)
• Fish sauce (to taste for deep umami flavor)
• 1 lb Rice noodles (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Roast the beef bones and aromatic vegetables until they have a good char and smoky flavor.

2. 2

   Place the roasted bones, vegetables, and the main protein (beef chuck or brisket) into a large pot with water.

3. 3

   Simmer the mixture for a few hours to allow the flavor and golden color to transfer to the broth.

4. 4

   After simmering for 2 hours, remove the main protein (chuck/brisket) and immediately soak it in an ice bath to stop it from overcooking.

5. 5

   When you are about one hour away from serving, toast your pho spices.

6. 6

   Add the toasted spices to a spice bag and place it in the simmering broth.

7. 7

   Season the broth with fish sauce to provide a deep umami flavor.

8. 8

   Remove the spice bag after about 30 minutes; do not leave it in too long.

9. 9

   Strain the broth to ensure it is super clear.

10. 10

    Serve the clear, golden broth over prepared rice noodles with the sliced beef protein.

Notes

The creator notes that roasting bones provides superior color and flavor compared to the par-boil method. Chuck is recommended as a more affordable alternative to brisket. Ensure the spice bag is removed after 30 minutes to prevent the spices from overpowering the broth.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• soup
• beef
• vietnamese
• dinner
• roasted
• gluten-free