Vietnamese Pho Ga (Chicken)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 0

A mouth-watering recipe of Vietnamese Pho Ga (Chicken)

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

461

Sugar

Fat

10g

Vietnamese Pho Ga, or chicken noodle soup, is a classic Vietnamese dish that is both comforting and delicious. The soup is traditionally made with a clear broth, rice noodles, chicken, and an array of toppings like bean sprouts, herbs, chili, and lime. This recipe is simple and easy to make, and can be customized to your liking based on your preferred toppings. Whether you're feeling a little bit under the weather or just want a cozy and warming meal, this Vietnamese Pho Ga recipe is sure to hit the spot.

Instructions

1.	Soak the dried rice noodles in warm water for 15-20 minutes until they are soft.
2.	Rinse the chicken and place it in a large stockpot with enough water to cover it.
3.	Add the ginger, star anise, monosodium glutamate (if using), and salt.
4.	Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5.	Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool.
6.	Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove all the meat from the bones and shred it into bite-size pieces.
7.	Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the solids.
8.	To serve, divide the noodles among four bowls and top with the shredded chicken.
9.	Pour the hot broth over the noodles and chicken and serve with bean sprouts, herbs, chili, and lime.

PROS

Vietnamese Pho Ga is a comforting and flavorful soup that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

The broth is rich and aromatic and the rice noodles and chicken are perfectly tender.

This recipe is also gluten-free and dairy-free.

CONS

The broth does take some time to make, and may contain more sodium if you use monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Some people may also not like the strong flavor of star anise.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Vietnamese Pho Ga is a nourishing soup that is packed with health benefits.
The broth is rich in collagen and amino acids, which helps support healthy skin, joints, and muscles.
The ginger and star anise in the broth are also anti-inflammatory and aid in digestion.

	1 package 1/4-inch thick dried rice noodles
	1 whole chicken
	1 piece peeled ginger
	2 whole star anise
	1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate ( MSG ) ( optional )
	2 teaspoons salt
	water to cover