How to Cook Delicious and Nutritious Beef Rib Pho to Change Up Family Meals

How to Make Beef Rib Pho

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  Prepare the Beef Ribs

  When buying beef ribs, soak the ribs in salted water for 3 – 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water to help the ribs soften faster when cooked and to eliminate any unpleasant smell.

  Cut the ribs into bite-sized pieces, about 2 – 3 finger joints depending on your preference!

  How to Prepare Beef Ribs Without a Smell:

  • Method 1: Use 1 piece of ginger, roast it until the skin is charred, then peel and pound it finely, and rub the ginger directly onto the surface of the beef evenly. The aroma of ginger will enhance the flavor of the beef, eliminating any unpleasant smell.
  • Method 2: Soak the beef ribs in a bowl of rice wine for 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse the meat with clean water. You can cook it directly like this, which will also make the meat taste better.

  

  
• 2

  Prepare the Ingredients

  Place the onion and ginger (with skin on) on the stove and roast them lightly. Roast until the skins are slightly charred, being careful not to burn the onion and ginger too much.

  After roasting, peel the onion and ginger. For the onion, make two light cuts at the bottom, keeping the ginger whole.

  Pick out any damaged leaves from the green onions and coriander, wash them clean, and let them drain. Chop the green onions and coriander into small pieces.

  

  

  
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  Cook the broth

  Put the packet of various spices for making pho into a pan and stir evenly until aromatic, then turn off the heat.

  Use a small clean cloth bag or a mesh bag to put the spices in. Gather the edges of the bag to seal the ingredients and then tie it closed with a piece of string.

  Cook about 2 liters of water in a pot, add 1 onion, 2 pieces of ginger, 50g of red apple, and the spice bag to make the broth.

  When the water starts to boil, add the beef ribs to simmer. If you see bubbles forming in the broth, use a ladle to skim off the foam until it is gone.

  Reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 – 2 hours. When the beef is tender, season the broth with 2 teaspoons of salt, 2 teaspoons of monosodium glutamate, 4 tablespoons of seasoning powder, a bit of sugar, and pepper.

  Tip:

  • You can save time by simmering the broth with a pressure cooker.
  • To keep the beef ribs from turning red, do not wait for the water to boil too much before adding the ribs.
  • While cooking, continuously skim the foam to keep the broth clear and tastier!

  

  

  

  
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  Completion

  First, you blanch the pho noodles in boiling water to make them fluffy and soft.

  Next, you arrange the pho noodles in a bowl, add a little chopped green onion and cilantro, then place a few pieces of beef ribs on top and ladle the broth over the noodles.

  When eating, you can add cilantro, basil, and bean sprouts to enhance the flavor. Furthermore, to stimulate your taste buds, add a bit of chili and squeeze some lime!

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The hot and aromatic beef rib pho looks so good that your stomach will “rumble” immediately.

  The smooth pho noodles blend with the sweet, rich broth flavored with star anise and distinctive red apple. The beef ribs with tender, fatty meat create a delicious and satisfying bite when eaten.

  Don’t forget to prepare a bowl of sauce for dipping the beef ribs to enhance the appeal! Let’s get into the kitchen and cook it right away!