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VIETNAMESE CHICKEN PHO RECIPE: CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



Vietnamese Chicken Pho Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup image

Vietnamese Chicken Pho Ga - A tasty and fragrant chicken noodle soup full of vibrant flavours.

Provided by Hope Pearce

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 organic whole chicken (small)
1 Tbspn oil
ginger, 1 inch sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 Tbspn fish sauce
3 whole star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 Tbspn coriander seeds
1/4 tspn black pepper corns
1/4 tspn chinese five spice powder
1 tspn coconut sugar
1 Tspn salt
Dried flat rice noodles 400g/14oz
4 spring onions
2 cups mung bean sprouts
1 cup fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 cup fresh mint (Vietnamese mint)
1 cup thai basil (optional)
1 chili freshly chopped (optional)
6 lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan add the oil and gently saute the onion and ginger for a couple of minutes until golden. Set aside.
  • Clean and rinse the chicken in cold water, remove excess fat and roughly cut into four pieces.
  • In a large pot place the chicken and top with enough cold water to cover the chicken. Add the onions, ginger, spices, fish sauce and salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer over a low heat uncovered for 25 minutes. Discard any scum that comes to the surface.
  • Check the chicken is cooked, remove with tongs and set aside for shredding into bite sized pieces.
  • Add the bones back into the broth and simmer (don't let boil) for another 25 minutes to 60 minutes if time permits.
  • Meanwhile prepare any fresh vegetables and cook the rice noodles according to the packet, do not over cook.
  • Once the broth is cooked discard the bones and strain the broth through a sieve. Taste and season with more fish sauce if needed.
  • Assemble the cooked noodles into bowls. Top with the shredded chicken. Pour the chicken broth evenly over each bowl. Top with carrot, mung beans, fresh herbs and fresh chili as desired.
  • Serve with a lime wedge and chili sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 105 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1002 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

PHO GA (VIETNAMESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP)



Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 4 to 6 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stewing hen, about 5 pounds
2 pounds chicken bones or chicken necks
4 quarts cold water
1 ounce fresh ginger, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 pound rice vermicelli (bun)
1 whole cooked chicken breast (2 halves), thinly sliced
8 to 12 fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnishing soup
4 to 8 fresh basil sprigs, for garnishing soup
4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnishing soup
2 cups fresh bean sprouts, for garnishing soup
2 limes, cut into wedges, for garnishing soup
2 to 3 sliced fresh jalapeno, Serrano, or Thai chile peppers, for garnishing soup
Sriracha chili sauce, for serving
Fish sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut the hen into 8 pieces and discard any excess fat. Rinse chicken bones and necks with cold water and place in a stockpot. Add the water and ginger and bring to a boil. Skim any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for 3 hours; do not allow the liquid to boil to ensure a clear broth.
  • Remove and discard the hen and bones. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or chinois lined with cheesecloth. Return the broth to a large soup pot and continue to simmer until reduced to a volume of 2 1/2 or 3 quarts. Season with salt, to taste, and keep hot while you assemble the remaining ingredients.
  • Prepare the rice vermicelli according to package directions. Once done, transfer to a colander and drain well. Rinse well under cold running water. Drain thoroughly before using. (The noodles may be prepared up to this point 2 hours ahead of serving.)
  • When ready to serve the soup, for each serving ladle 2 cups of the hot broth into a large soup bowl. Quickly dip the cooked noodles in the remaining hot broth to rewarm, then place a handful of noodles in each bowl. Divide the sliced chicken breast between the bowls, laying the slices over the top of the noodles. Serve the soup immediately, with the fresh cilantro, basil, mint, bean sprouts, lime wedges and jalapeno peppers in baskets on the table for each person to garnish their own soup, as desired. Add chili sauce or fish sauce, to taste, if desired.

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



Vietnamese chicken noodle soup image

Make our comforting bowlful of chicken noodle soup with warming Vietnamese spices. This easy 'pho ga' recipe makes an ideal low-fat supper for a crowd

Provided by user Kiljaan

Categories     Lunch, Supper

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 shallots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 lemongrass stalk, chopped
2.5cm piece ginger, sliced
3 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp coriander seeds
¼ tsp Chinese five spice
¼ tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp caster sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
1.25 - 1.5 litres good quality fresh chicken stock
3 large chicken breasts (about 500g)
450g rice noodles
4 spring onions, finely sliced on an angle
1 carrot, shredded or peeled into ribbon with a vegetable peeler
2 large handfuls (150g) mung bean sprouts
large bunch coriander, chopped
small bunch mint, leaves chopped
1 red chilli, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tbsp crispy fried shallots (optional)
1 kaffir lime leaf, tough central stalk removed, very finely sliced, (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a small frying pan on medium heat and gently cook the shallots and garlic until caramelised and golden brown (about 4-5 mins).
  • In a large saucepan, add the caramelised shallots and garlic, lemongrass, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, Chinese five-spice, peppercorns, sugar, fish sauce, chicken stock and chicken breasts. Cover with a lid and bring to a very gentle simmer for about 15 mins.
  • Meanwhile, cook the noodles, following pack instructions, until just cooked through (do not over-cook). Rinse under cold water to prevent them sticking together. Drain and divide between serving bowls.
  • Strain the soup through a sieve. Discard the spices. Shred the chicken and keep to one side. Return soup to the pot and bring to a boil. Season to taste with more fish sauce if needed.
  • To serve, ladle piping hot soup into bowls of noodles and chicken, and top with spring onion, carrot, bean sprouts, and herbs, plus the chilli, crispy shallots and kaffir lime leaf if using. Serve with a lime wedge to squeeze over, and more fish sauce and chilli to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

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