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Quick Chicken Pho

Pho is a restorative Vietnamese bowl that feels cleansing and warming; the charred ginger gives authentic depth to a quick home version.

10 min prep · 20 min cook · 30 min in total · serves 2

What you need

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1.2 liters chicken stock
  • 3cm ginger, charred
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 150g flat rice noodles
  • Bean sprouts, fresh basil, coriander, mint
  • Lime, chilli, hoisin, Sriracha

What to do

  1. 1Simmer stock with ginger, star anise, and cinnamon 15 min.
  2. 2Poach chicken in broth 15 min; remove and shred.
  3. 3Strain broth; add fish sauce and salt.
  4. 4Cook noodles; divide into bowls with shredded chicken and broth.
  5. 5Serve with garnish plate.

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