Galangal Pho and Soup
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Pho and Soups

Galangal Pho and Soup

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A deeply aromatic, slow-simmered bone broth perfumed with charred ginger, star anise, and cinnamon, ladled over silky noodles and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 300g chicken thighs
  • • 5cm galangal, sliced
  • • 6 cups chicken stock
  • • 1 onion, charred
  • • 1 star anise
  • • 1 cinnamon stick
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 200g rice noodles, cooked
  • • Bean sprouts, lime, and chili to serve

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Simmer the stock with galangal, charred onion, star anise, and cinnamon for 25 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Stir in fish sauce and strain the broth.

3
Phase 3

Poach the chicken in the hot broth for 20 minutes, then shred the meat.

4
Phase 4

Divide noodles between bowls, top with the chicken, and ladle over the broth.

5
Phase 5

Serve with bean sprouts, lime, and chili.