Quick Meat Soup Pho Bo Style
2 servings
30 minutes
Quick beef soup in pho-bo style is a simplified version of the famous Vietnamese dish that warms the soul and fills it with Eastern aromas. Historically, pho-bo originated in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam and became a symbol of cozy home cooking. This version of the dish does not require long broth boiling while preserving a rich flavor thanks to the combination of boiled beef, fragrant meat broth, and exotic spices. Thin slices of meat, mushrooms, and wheat noodles harmoniously blend into a deep, enveloping taste complemented by cilantro, green onions, and fresh lime. The mild spiciness of chili pepper and the delicate saltiness of soy sauce make the soup even more vibrant. Perfect for a quick dinner, providing energy and warmth on cool evenings.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Separate the oyster mushrooms into individual pieces and cut off the hard base.
3
Boil the mushrooms in boiling water until cooked, for 3-5 minutes.
- Oyster mushrooms: 100 g
4
Boil water with salt in a large pot.
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
5
Put the noodles in the pot and boil for 1 minute until cooked.
- Wheat noodles: 100 g
6
Drain the noodles in a colander and quickly rinse under cold water.
7
Cut the meat into thin slices.
- Boiled beef: 400 g
8
Slice the chili pepper into thin rings.
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
9
Place the noodles, mushrooms, and meat on a plate.
- Wheat noodles: 100 g
- Oyster mushrooms: 100 g
- Boiled beef: 400 g
10
Pour with boiling broth.
- Meat broth: 1 l
11
Add soy sauce and chili pepper to taste.
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
12
Sprinkle with chopped greens.
- Cilantro: 3 sprigs
- Spring onion: 2 pieces
13
Serve with a slice of lime.
- Lime: 1 piece
