Vegetarian Pho
This comforting vegetarian pho features a rich, aromatic broth simmered with vegetables and traditional spices. It's a satisfying and flavorful meal, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 366 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
broth
- 1 pcsyellow onion, halved and peeled
- 70 gginger, sliced and lightly smashed
- 5 pcsstar anise
- 2 pcscinnamon stick
- 6 pcsclove
- 1 tbspcoriander seed
- 0.5 tspfennel seed
- 2 lvegetable broth
- 1 tbspsugar
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
noodles
- 200 grice noodle, flat, dried
toppings
- 200 gtofu, firm, pressed and thinly sliced
- 100 gbean sprout
- 2 pcsscallion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cupcilantro, fresh, chopped
- 1 pcslime, cut into wedges
- 0.5 pcsjalapeño, thinly sliced(optional)
condiments
- 2 tbsphoisin sauce(optional)
- 2 tbspsriracha(optional)
Equipment
dry pan · baking sheet · large pot · fine-mesh sieve · serving bowls
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven broiler.
- 2
Place the onion and ginger on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes, turning once, until slightly charred and fragrant.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Charring adds depth of flavor to the broth.
- 3
In a dry pan, toast the star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Do not burn the spices; a light toast is sufficient.
- 4
Combine the charred onion and ginger, toasted spices, vegetable broth, sugar, and soy sauce in a large pot.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 45 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 45 min
Cook’s note: The longer it simmers, the more flavorful the broth will be.
- 6
While the broth simmers, prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions, usually by soaking in hot water or boiling briefly.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the noodles; they should still be slightly firm.
- 7
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, discarding the solids.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Press against the solids to extract all the liquid.
- 8
Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or sugar if needed.
- 9
Divide the cooked rice noodles among serving bowls.
- 10
Arrange the tofu slices, bean sprouts, scallions, and cilantro on top of the noodles.
- 11
Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and toppings.
- 12
Serve immediately with lime wedges, sliced jalapeño, hoisin sauce, and sriracha on the side for individual customization.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 366.3kcal
- Protein
- 11.4g
- Carbs
- 72.4g
- Fat
- 5.4g
- Fibre
- 6.5g
- Sugar
- 12.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover broth and noodles separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat broth gently on the stovetop. Re-blanch noodles in hot water before combining.
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