Phö
(from Ethicarian’s recipe box)
This recipe is for the broth, which can be served over cooked soba or rice noodles with herbs, beansprouts, a squeeze of lime, hoisin and sriracha.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 180 minutes
Serves 5 people
Ingredients
- 2 lbs onions (white, yellow, red)
- 1.5 oz fresh ginger
- 1 T fennel seeds
- 3 cardamom pods
- 3 star anise
- 5 cloves
- 1/2 t black peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 t sea salt
- 6 cups water
Directions
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Peel and halve onions.
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Wash and slice ginger (leaving skin on).
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Char ginger and onions under broiler, on grill, or on burner.
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To the pot of water, add spices, onions, ginger and salt.
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Bring to a boil and let simmer for at least 1 (but optimally 3) hours.
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Strain.