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Rinse off any excess burnt bits.","group":"Broth Preparation","title":"Place the halved onion and ginger slices directly","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Broth Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a dry pan, toast the star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and coriander seeds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until aromatics are released.","group":"Broth Preparation","title":"Toast the star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and coriander seeds","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Broth Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil at 212°F (100°C) for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse the chicken to remove impurities. Clean the pot.","group":"Broth Preparation","title":"Place the chicken","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Broth Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Return the chicken to the pot with 3L (3.17 qt) of fresh water. Add the charred onion, ginger, toasted spices, rock sugar, and fish sauce. Simmer gently on low heat for 45-60 minutes.","group":"Cooking Broth","title":"Return the chicken","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Broth"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the chicken and let it cool. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the solids. Shred the chicken meat, discarding the bones.","group":"Assembly","title":"Remove the chicken and let it cool","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions (usually soaking in hot water until soft). Divide noodles into four bowls.","group":"Assembly","title":"Prepare the rice noodles according","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Top the noodles with shredded chicken, green onions, and cilantro. Pour the hot broth over the top. Serve with bean sprouts and lime wedges on the side.","group":"Assembly","title":"Top the noodles with shredded chicken, green onions, and cilantro","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For the clearest broth, ensure you simmer on low heat and skim the surface frequently. Charring the aromatics is essential for the signature smoky depth of traditional Pho.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil"],"equipment":["large soup pot","fine mesh strainer","dry skillet"],"diet":["high_protein","low_fat","dairy_free","gluten_free"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Large individual servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth can be made 2 days in advance. Store the shredded chicken separately."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store broth and noodles in separate containers to prevent noodles from becoming mushy.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat broth until boiling before pouring over fresh or stored noodles."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpho_ga_9552e76bd4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=9525bc22-6532-4b49-9ace-85a886e4fec1","imageAlt":"Chicken Pho (Phở Gà) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","comfort food","soup","noodle soup","low fat"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Chicken Pho (Phở Gà)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:28:53.313Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:28:53.313Z","related":[{"id":"laksa_f56760c1ba","slug":"classic-singaporean-curry-laksa","title":"Classic Singaporean Curry Laksa","description":"A fragrant, rich, and spicy coconut-based noodle soup featuring succulent shrimp, absorbent tofu puffs, and silky rice noodles. 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