FITD: Pho-tastic

I've been wanting to try this recipe for a while--given my love of Asian/spicy food.

With the snowy weather (still), and my interest in making something new (because I'm tired of all of my recipes), I attempted to make pho (pronounced fa) this evening.

And may I say? I'm a goddess. For real. I am.

I deviated a bit from the recipe I had because of what I had on hand, but in any case, let's get the party started.

Ingredients

• 4 cups beef broth
• 4T Fish or Oyster Sauce
• 2T minced garlic
• Two finely chopped Thai chilis (we have a plant)
• 1 package rice noodles
• A batch of chopped scallions
• Fresh cilantro
• Been sprouts
• Sirloin of beef sliced thinly

Directions

First off, this recipe is easily customizable. You prefer Tofu? Awesome. Bean sprouts suck? Whatever. Do what you like. This soup is both light yet satisfying.

1. Freeze beef for about an hour. ( easier to slice.)
2. Soak rice noodles in cold water for about 30 minutes.
3. Chop up scallions and peppers, and along, with the garlic--add to the beef broth and oyster sauce.
4. While broth is cooking, slice your sirloin into paper-thin slices and set aside. (Use a very sharp knife.)
5. Wash and chop your cilantro and set aside.
6. Line oversized bowls with rice noodles, bean sprouts, and beef,
7. Once you broth has reached a high boil, pour over noodle mixture and submerge beef parts for a few seconds until cooked.
8. Top with cilantro and enjoy!

(A note: my pho turned out much spicier than traditional pho. I rule.)

(image courtesy of Framed In The Doorway)

 FITD love!

xo,

B