Chicken Pho

A clear and aromatic pho broth with charred onion, ginger, and warm spices.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg chicken bones and wings
  • 1 large onion, halved and charred
  • 80 g ginger, sliced and charred
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 cloves
  • 15 mL coriander seeds
  • 2.5 L cold water
  • Fish sauce and salt, to taste

Method

  1. optionalBlanch bones for 5 minutes, then rinse clean.
  2. Add bones, charred onion, charred ginger, and water to a stockpot.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer on low heat.
  4. Toast spices briefly and add them in a mesh sachet.
  5. Simmer 3-4 hours, skimming occasionally for a clear broth.
  6. Strain and season with fish sauce and salt before serving.