Want to Try Vietnam's Famous Pho? Think it’s too complicated? Not at all !

Making chicken pho is actually very simple, perfect for your first taste of this hot, savory noodle soup with tender meat and aromatic spices. Follow this easy recipe to enjoy a bowl of comforting pho at home!

Ingredients:

• Half a chicken (around 500g - 700g)
• 1 pho seasoning cube (You can buy it at Asian Shops)
• Fish sauce
• Pho noodles
• 1 onion
• 3 red chilies
• Spring onions
• Lemon

How to cook?

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or more detailed information below:

1. Prepare the ingredients:

   • Chicken: Clean half a chicken; cut it into two parts for easier cooking.
   • Onion: Halve the onion and grill it on the stove or in the oven for a smoky aroma.
   • Chili: Slice the red chilies thinly.
   • Spring onions: Chop finely for garnish and flavor.

2. Cook the broth:

   • Place the chicken in a pot, add water to cover the chicken completely, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer until the chicken is tender.
   • Add the grilled onion and chicken bouillon cube to the pot. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
   • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

3. Cook the noodles:

   • Boil the pho noodles in hot water for 3-5 minutes, then drain and set aside.

4. Prepare to enjoy

   • Place the pho noodles in a bowl, add the shredded chicken on top.
   • Pour the hot broth over the noodles and chicken.
   • Garnish with chopped spring onions, lemon, sliced red chili and fish sauce for added flavor and decoration.

Tips:

• To enhance the broth’s flavor, you can grill some ginger and cinnamon and add them to the pot.
• Adjust the seasoning to your taste with fish sauce or more chili.

Enjoy your delicious and bowl of chicken pho!