World Flavors Cookbook

Phở Gà (Chicken Noodle Soup)

Name: Phở Gà (Chicken Noodle Soup)
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: 1 whole free-range chicken Charred ginger and shallots Coriander seeds, star anise Fish sauce, rock sugar Flat rice noodles Fresh herbs, lime, and ginger-fish sauce dip

A lighter, clearer version of Pho made with a rich chicken ginger broth and shredded free-range chicken.

Cuisine: Vietnam

Ingredients

1 whole free-range chicken Charred ginger and shallots Coriander seeds, star anise Fish sauce, rock sugar Flat rice noodles Fresh herbs, lime, and ginger-fish sauce dip

Instructions

1. Simmer the whole chicken with charred ginger and shallots for 45 minutes. 2. Remove the chicken, shred the meat, and return the bones to the pot. 3. Add toasted spices and simmer the broth for another hour. 4. Season with fish sauce and rock sugar. 5. Serve over noodles, topped with shredded chicken and fresh herbs. 6. Often served with a small side of ginger-infused fish sauce for dipping the chicken.