How do I make a comforting bowl of pho at home?

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Warm your soul with our homemade Pho recipe! Learn the secrets to creating a fragrant and flavorful Vietnamese noodle soup. Pho-nomenal!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a comforting bowl of Pho at home. Items include:  beef broth  rice noodles  beef slices  bean sprouts  basil leaves  cilantro  lime wedges  hoisin sauce  Sriracha
  • beef broth 8 cups
  • rice noodles 8 ounces
  • beef slices 1/2 pound
  • bean sprouts 1 cup
  • basil leaves 1/2 cup
  • cilantro 1/2 cup
  • lime wedges 4
  • hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons
  • Sriracha 1 tablespoon

Take note
As you embark on your Pho adventure, be prepared to fall in love with the intoxicating aroma and crave it on a regular basis. Side effects may include increased appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine and serious food envy from your friends.

1

Gather the Essentials

First things first, gather all the essential ingredients for your Pho adventure. This includes beef broth, rice noodles, beef slices, bean sprouts, basil leaves, cilantro, lime wedges, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha. Pho-get about any substitutes, it's time to go authentic!

2

Simmer Your Way to Flavor

Pour your beef broth into a large pot and bring it to a gentle simmer over low heat. Let it bask in its own beefy glory for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together like a culinary orchestra. Feel free to conduct a taste test and adjust the saltiness with a pinch of salt or a hint of fish sauce.