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Kathiew (Beef Pho Noodle Soup)
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Kathiew (Beef Pho Noodle Soup)

5 hServes 12Nutri-Score C€€€
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Ingredients

12 people
  • beef bone marrow (rinsed)Meat1.8 kg
  • oxtail (rinsed)Meat1.8 kg
  • beef ribs (rinsed)Meat1.4 kg
  • water (for the broth)Other6.6 litres
  • saltSpices45 g
  • chicken bouillonPantry120 ml
  • fish saucePantry240 ml
  • rock sugar (one piece, adjust to taste)Pantry30 g
  • garlic crispPantry60 ml
  • pho broth seasoning (one pack)Pantry1 piece
  • onion (large, halved and toasted)Produce1 piece
  • ginger (two palm-sized pieces, toasted)Produce60 g
  • celery (stems)Produce4 pieces
  • cilantro (bunch, stems and leaves separated)Produce1 piece
  • green onion (stems)Produce4 pieces
  • carrot (about 6 inches each, cut into chunks)Produce5 pieces
  • pho spices (optional, toasted)Spices10 g
  • lime (cut into quarters)Produce3 pieces
  • hoisin sauce (for serving)Pantry60 ml
  • sriracha (for serving)Pantry60 ml
  • habanero chili oil (homemade, for serving)Pantry60 ml
  • black pepper (for serving)Spices3 g
  • beef flavoring paste (for serving)Pantry30 g
  • rice noodles (cooked, for serving)Grains500 g

per serving

Nutrition

727kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
52 g
Fat
40 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Oven
  • Colander
  • Baking tray
  • Ladle

step by step

Method

  1. Clean the beef bones

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the beef bone marrow, oxtail and beef ribs.
    • Let the bones cleanse for 15 to 20 minutes, then drain and rinse them well.
    Step 1
  2. Toast the aromatics

    • Halve the onion and cut the ginger into large pieces.
    • Toast the onion and ginger in the oven until charred and fragrant.
    Step 2
  3. Build the broth

    • Return the cleaned bones to the pot with the water and turn the heat to high.
    • Add the salt, chicken bouillon, fish sauce, rock sugar, garlic crisp and pho broth seasoning.
    • Add the toasted onion and ginger, celery, cilantro stems and green onion stems.
    • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and let it simmer.
    Step 3
  4. Add the vegetables

    • After 2 hours, add the carrots and more celery if you like.
    Step 4
  5. Finish the broth

    • After 3 hours, add the pho spices and the extra water.
    • Let the broth simmer for another hour, then it is ready to serve.
    Step 5
  6. Prepare the garnishes

    • Pick the cilantro leaves off the stems.
    • Cut the limes into quarters.
    • Set out the hoisin sauce, sriracha, fish sauce, chili oil, pepper, beef flavoring paste and garlic crisp.
    Step 6
  7. Assemble and serve

    • Place cooked rice noodles in a bowl and top with the oxtail, beef rib and bone marrow.
    • Ladle the hot broth over the top.
    • Dress with the garnishes, herbs, lime and sauces to taste.
    Step 7