Ingredients
Scale
- 2 quarts beef or chicken broth
- 1 onion, halved
- 1 piece of ginger, halved
- 3 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 pound rice noodles
- Fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, mint)
- Lime wedges
- Sliced jalapeños
- Bean sprouts
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the broth, onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to develop the flavors.
- While the broth simmers, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions.
- Strain the broth to remove the solids and return it to the pot.
- To serve, place the cooked noodles in bowls, pour hot broth over them, and top with fresh herbs, lime wedges, jalapeños, bean sprouts, and green onions.
Notes
For more depth of flavor, roast the onion and ginger before adding them to the broth. Let the broth simmer longer than 30 minutes for a richer taste. Experiment with different herbs and toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg