Ingredients for Chicken Pho
– 1 free-range chicken
– 1 onion
– 2 small ginger roots
– 5 shallots
1kg fresh rice noodles
Accompaniments: Coriander, spring onions, lime leaves, bean sprouts
Spices: Fish sauce, salt, seasoning powder, pepper, dried coriander seeds
How to Make Delicious Chicken Pho
Prepare the ingredients: Clean the onion and shallots, roast the ginger. Pick and clean the coriander (keep the roots to add to the broth for extra flavor if you don’t have coriander seeds), clean the spring onions (split the white part lengthwise and chop the green part), and shred the lime leaves.
Chicken preparation: Clean the chicken, rub with salt and lemon. Remove the chicken fat from the belly and pan-fry, adding a bit of turmeric powder to create a beautiful golden glaze for the chicken after boiling.
Boil the chicken: Place the chicken in a thick-bottomed pot, cover with water, or at least 2/3 of the chicken. Add 2-3 crushed shallots, 1 small piece of ginger, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the chicken rest for 25-30 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken.
Strain and slice the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the broth and immerse it in ice-cold water to tighten the skin. Pat the chicken dry, apply the turmeric chicken fat glaze for a beautiful golden color, and slice the meat into thin, long pieces across the grain. You may also shred the meat according to your preference.
Broth: After removing the meat, continue simmering the chicken bones to enhance the sweetness of the broth. Add roasted onion, roasted ginger, toasted coriander seeds (or coriander roots), and simmer on low heat. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface, and leave the lid ajar to ensure a clear broth. After 2 hours, remove the bones and aromatics. Season with fish sauce, salt, and seasoning powder to taste. If you don’t have coriander seeds, use the cleaned coriander roots and add them towards the end of the cooking process to infuse the broth with their fragrance.
Assemble the pho: Blanch the rice noodles and place them in each bowl. Add the chicken, blanched bean sprouts, spring onions, chopped coriander, and pour over the boiling broth. Garnish with shredded lime leaves and serve.
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