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Soulful Beef & Shrimp Pho (No Ginger)

2 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • Simply Asia pho brothPantry1.5 litres
  • Creole seasoningSpices8 g
  • SaltSpices6 g
  • Black pepper (ground)Spices4 g
  • Goya seasoning packetPantry2 pieces
  • Green onions (chopped)Produce4 pieces
  • Oyster saucePantry30 ml
  • Hoisin saucePantry30 ml
  • Fish saucePantry10 ml
  • Rice vinegarPantry15 ml
  • Beef short ribsMeat900 g
  • SofritoPantry60 g
  • Worcestershire saucePantry15 ml
  • Cajun seasoningSpices10 g
  • Lime pepperSpices6 g
  • Shrimp (peeled and deveined)Fish400 g
  • Avocado oilPantry15 ml
  • EggsDairy4 pieces
  • Rice noodlesGrains300 g
  • Red onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • Jalapeños (fresh or jarred, sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • Fresh cilantroProduce15 g
  • Chili oilPantry15 ml
  • SrirachaPantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

768kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
33 g
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Tools

  • Pressure cooker
  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Sauté pan
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the eggs

    • Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
    • Carefully add the eggs and boil for about 9 minutes.
    • Transfer the eggs to cold water, peel and slice in half. Set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the short ribs

    • Season the short ribs with sofrito, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, lime pepper and one Goya seasoning packet.
    • Cook in the Instant Pot on low pressure for about 1½ hours, until tender but still on the bone.
    • Set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the broth

    • Heat the pho broth in a pot over medium heat.
    • Season with Creole seasoning, salt, black pepper, the ham-flavored bouillon packet, the Goya seasoning packet and chopped green onions.
    • Stir in the oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce and a splash of rice vinegar.
    • Simmer gently and adjust the seasoning to taste.
    Step 3
  4. Cook the shrimp

    • Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, lime pepper and Creole seasoning.
    • Heat the avocado oil in a skillet and sauté the shrimp just until cooked through.
    • Do not overcook. Set aside.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the rice noodles

    • Bring water to a boil over high heat.
    • Add the rice noodles and cook for 5–7 minutes, until tender.
    • Drain and set aside.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble the pho

    • Add the rice noodles to a bowl.
    • Pour the hot broth over the noodles.
    • Top with the short ribs, shrimp and halved boiled eggs.
    • Garnish with red onion, jalapeños, green onions and fresh cilantro.
    • Finish with chili oil and a light drizzle of sriracha.
    Step 6