How to Cook Delicious and Flavorful Beef Pho at Home, Simple and Authentic

How to make Beef Pho Kho

• 1

  Prepare the beef ribs

  First, with 2kg of beef ribs, wash them briefly with water to clean, let them drain or use a clean dry cloth to wipe the surface, then use a knife to cut into bite-sized pieces.

  Next, place a pot on the stove with 1 liter of water, add the prepared beef ribs, half of the crushed ginger, and 1 teaspoon of salt, then blanch for about 7 – 10 minutes over high heat.

  Once you see bubbles on the surface, turn off the heat, remove the beef ribs, and rinse them several times with clean water, then let them drain.

  How to clean beef ribs, no odor

  • Method 1: You can crush ginger, roast it until cooked, then rub it on the surface of the beef ribs for a few minutes.
  • Method 2: Alternatively, you can rinse the beef ribs briefly with white wine for about 15 minutes.

  See details: How to clean beef ribs, no odor

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Prepare other ingredients

  You take a baking tray and put all the remaining star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger into it, place it in the oven, and roast at a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius for about 4 – 5 minutes. When the ingredients start to release their aroma, you turn off the oven and take the baking tray out to cool.

  Then, you take the roasted ginger and crush it with a knife. Peel the garlic and then chop it finely.

  Finally, cut off the roots of the scallions and coriander, wash them thoroughly, drain, and chop finely.

  Tip: If you don’t have an oven, you can use a grill rack and roast it over charcoal or a gas stove!

  

  
• 3

  Marinate the beef

  Next, place the briefly blanched beef ribs into a bowl along with 1.5 tablespoons of seasoning, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 1/4 teaspoon of annatto powder, and the entire amount of star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger that has just been roasted.

  Use chopsticks to mix everything well and let the beef ribs absorb the seasoning for about 45 minutes.

  

  

  

  
• 4

  Cooking Braised Beef Pho

  You place a pot on the stove with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté until fragrant.

  Next, add the marinated beef ribs to the pot, using chopsticks to stir-fry for about 3 – 5 minutes, until the beef ribs are slightly browned, then add 2 liters of water and continue cooking for another 10 – 15 minutes.

  When the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 30 – 40 minutes, then season with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and 1 teaspoon of salt, stirring well again with a ladle.

  After that, when the beef ribs are tender, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

  At the same time, place another pot on the stove with 500ml of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add a moderate amount of pho noodles and blanch for 2 – 3 minutes. When the pho noodles are soft, turn off the heat and transfer them to a bowl.

  Finally, in that bowl of pho noodles, ladle in a little broth, add the beef ribs, green onions, and cilantro, and enjoy!

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  Beef stew pho with a vibrant orange-red color is truly eye-catching, and it also has an aroma that fills the nose!

  When enjoying it, you will immediately feel each soft pho noodle, combined with the rich broth, deliciously sweet to perfection. Especially, the beef ribs are tenderly stewed yet retain their firmness, which is really delightful!