Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup that typically includes the following ingredients:
- Broth: Chicken, beef, or vegetable broth is commonly used as the base for pho.
- Aromatics: Ingredients such as yellow onion, fresh ginger, star anise, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and coriander seeds are used to flavor the broth.
- Noodles: Thin rice noodles, known as rice vermicelli noodles, are a staple in pho.
- Meat: Thinly sliced raw beef, brisket, tendon, tripe, meatballs, or other meats are added to the soup and cook to a perfect medium rare when the hot broth is ladled over them.
- Garnishes: Fresh bean sprouts, lime wedges, Sriracha hot sauce, fresh basil, onions, hoisin sauce, cilantro, and thinly sliced Thai chili or jalapeno are commonly used as garnishes for pho.
These ingredients can be customized based on personal preferences, and additional toppings such as fried egg, Thai basil, and more can be added to suit individual tastes. The combination of these ingredients creates a flavorful and comforting bowl of pho, which is a beloved dish in Vietnamese cuisine.
