How to cook delicious, flavorful roasted duck pho, authentic Lạng Sơn style

How to prepare roasted duck pho

• 1

  Prepare the pork bones

  The pork bones are washed clean, and excess meat around the bones is trimmed off. They are blanched in boiling water to remove impurities.

  After blanching the bones in boiling water, remove them and rinse in cold water to eliminate any dirt on the outside and inside, while also removing the unpleasant odor of the bones.

  
• 2

  Cook the broth

  Roast ginger and onion. Scrape off the outer skin and wash them clean.

  Put the pork bones into a pot with about 1 liter of water. Turn on the stove and simmer the bones for about 1 hour. Add the roasted onion and ginger to enhance the flavor of the broth. Add a little cinnamon and star anise for aroma. Season with a bit of seasoning powder.

  
• 3

  Blanch the pho noodles

  Put the pho noodles into a large bowl, pour boiling water over them to separate the noodles and prevent them from sticking. Then transfer to a smaller bowl to drain.

  How to blanch pho noodles so they are chewy and not mushy: Place the pho in a pot of boiling water, use chopsticks to stir so that the noodles are separated and do not stick together, then drain and rinse briefly with cold water to ensure they are well drained.

  See more: Simple way to make chewy and soft pho noodles

  
• 4

  Completion

  Cut the roasted duck into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on top of the blanched rice noodles. Add chopped fresh herbs. Drizzle the duck broth over the top (if available).

  
• 5

  Final Product

  The fragrant aroma of roasted duck combined with the rich broth served with a bit of fresh herbs. This will be an enticing dish full of promise for you to showcase your cooking skills to friends, family, and loved ones.