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Ingredients
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For the Broth:
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1 onion, peeled and halved
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2 -3-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
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4 -5 cloves of garlic, smashed
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4 -5 whole star anise
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4 -5 whole cloves
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2 cinnamon sticks
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1 cardamom pod
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1 teaspoon coriander seeds
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8 cups (2 liters) vegetable broth
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2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
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1 tablespoon sugar or coconut sugar
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1 Salt, to taste
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For the Pho:
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8 oz (225g) dried rice noodles
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1 cup (240g) tofu, sliced into thin strips
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1 cup (150g) mung bean sprouts
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1 lime, cut into wedges
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1 Fresh Thai basil leaves
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1 Fresh cilantro leaves
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1 Fresh mint leaves
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1 Thinly sliced red onion
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1 Thinly sliced chili peppers (optional)
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1 Hoisin sauce (vegan)
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1 Sriracha sauce
Directions
Serve the Vegan Vietnamese Pho hot, garnished with lime wedges, Thai basil, cilantro, mint, sliced red onion, and chili peppers (if using). Offer hoisin sauce and sriracha sauce on the side for extra flavor.
You can adjust the spiciness by adding more chili peppers or sriracha sauce to your liking. Enjoy the fresh herbs and condiments to customize your pho bowl!
Steps
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Char the onion and ginger: Place the halved onion and sliced ginger on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for about 10-15 minutes until they become slightly charred. |
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Toast the spices: In a dry pan, lightly toast the star anise, cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pod, and coriander seeds over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant. |
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Make the broth: In a large pot, add the charred onion and ginger, toasted spices, smashed garlic cloves, vegetable broth, soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30-45 minutes, uncovered. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. |
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Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. |
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Assemble the pho bowls: Divide the cooked rice noodles among four bowls. Top each bowl with tofu slices and mung bean sprouts. |
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Strain the hot broth over the noodles and tofu, discarding the solids. The hot broth will heat the tofu and noodles. |
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