Chicken Pho

Chicken Pho Ingredients

1-1.3 kg mix of chicken thigh and breast250 gr chicken ball3 stalks scallion, chopped5-6 tbsp fish sauce2 tbsp soy sauce1 1/2 tbsp chicken powder3 tbsp sugar3 L water2 tbsp oil

Aromatic Spices

2 thumb sized ginger, sliced2 onion, halved4 star anise2 cinnamon sticks4 cloves1 tbsp coriander seed4 cardamom pod1 tsp nutmeg powder

*Complementary

Thinly sliced onionPho rice noodles, cook noodle in accordance to instructions on the packageBean sproutsThinly sliced long chiliBasil leavesLime wedges

Steps

1. Heat oil in a large pot, char the onion and ginger for 2-3 min over high heat then add the rest of the aromatics and cook for another min2. Add in chicken pieces, scallions, fish sauce, soy sauce, chicken powder, sugar and water. Let it boil, cover, and simmer over low heat for 1 hr3. Add chicken balls and cook for 5-10 mins4. Remove chicken pieces and balls5. Shred chickenAssemble: place a handful of rice noodle in a bowl, top with shredded chicken and balls then pour in the broth, serve with all the complements