Chicken Pho with Ginger and Scallions

A comforting and aromatic chicken pho with a fragrant broth infused with ginger and scallions. Garnished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

80 minutes

Calories

385 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£3.59/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

8cupsChicken Broth(Low sodium preferred)

£1.50

1poundChicken Breast(Boneless, skinless)

£5.00

1mediumYellow Onion(Charred slightly for deeper flavor)

£0.50

3inchesGinger(Peeled and sliced)

£0.75

6Scallions(White parts only, smashed)

£1.00

2tablespoonsFish Sauce(Adds umami)

£0.25

1tablespoonSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)

£0.10

2Star Anise(Optional, for additional aroma)

£0.30

1smallCinnamon Stick(Optional, for additional aroma)

£0.15

8ouncesRice Noodles(Dried rice noodles)

£1.20

1cupBean Sprouts(For garnish)

£0.60

0.5cupFresh Basil(Chopped, for garnish)

£1.00

0.5cupFresh Mint(Chopped, for garnish)

£1.00

0.3cupCilantro(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.50

1Lime(Cut into wedges, for garnish)

£0.30

To tasteSriracha(Optional, for garnish)

£0.10

To tasteHoisin Sauce(Optional, for garnish)

£0.10

Total Cost

£14.35

£3.59 per serving

Instructions

1.
Char the onion: Cut the onion in half and char it on a dry skillet or directly on a gas stovetop burner until slightly blackened. This adds depth of flavor to the broth.
2.
Make the broth: In a large stockpot, combine the chicken broth, charred onion, ginger slices, smashed scallion whites, fish sauce, soy sauce, star anise (if using), and cinnamon stick (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour, to allow the flavors to meld.
3.
Cook the chicken: Add the chicken breast to the simmering broth. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly. Shred the chicken with two forks.
4.
Prepare the noodles: While the chicken is cooking, cook the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
5.
Strain the broth: Remove the onion, ginger, scallions, star anise, and cinnamon stick from the broth and discard. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or soy sauce, if needed.
6.
Assemble the pho: Divide the cooked rice noodles among bowls. Top with shredded chicken. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and chicken.
7.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with bean sprouts, fresh basil, fresh mint, cilantro, and scallion greens. Serve immediately with lime wedges, sriracha, and hoisin sauce on the side.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (500g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

40g

15% of RDA

Fat

11% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer broth, use chicken bones or a whole chicken instead of chicken breasts. Simmer the bones/chicken for a longer period of time (1-2 hours) before adding the other ingredients.

Charring the ginger along with the onion also enhances the broth's flavor.

Adjust the amount of fish sauce and soy sauce to your liking. Start with a smaller amount and add more to taste.

If you don't have star anise or cinnamon stick, you can still make delicious pho. The ginger and scallions are the key ingredients.

Cooking Equipment

Large Stockpot

Large Bowls

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a richer broth, use chicken bones or a whole chicken instead of chicken breasts. Simmer the bones/chicken for a longer period of time (1-2 hours) before adding the other ingredients.

Charring the ginger along with the onion also enhances the broth's flavor.

Adjust the amount of fish sauce and soy sauce to your liking. Start with a smaller amount and add more to taste.

If you don't have star anise or cinnamon stick, you can still make delicious pho. The ginger and scallions are the key ingredients.

Chicken Pho with Ginger and Scallions

Ingredients

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