Pho Ga served with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and lime wedges

Pho Ga

Pho Ga is a cornerstone of Vietnamese cuisine, traditionally enjoyed for breakfast but perfect any time of day. This light yet flavorful soup is a harmonious combination of rice noodles, aromatic spices, and tender chicken. Pho Ga not only evokes the warmth of home but also the iconic offerings of Vietnamese street vendors. Each bowl of Pho Ga encapsulates the essence of Vietnamese culture and gastronomy.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 1 hr 30 min
Total 1 hr 50 min
450 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
1 kg Chicken (whole, cut into pieces)
3 l Water
50 g Ginger (fresh, sliced)
2 Onions (halved)
1 db Cinnamon stick
2 db Star anise
3 db Cardamom pods (whole)
1 tsp Coriander seeds
3 tbsp Fish sauce
1 tsp Salt
200 g Rice noodles
10 g Fresh cilantro (for serving)
2 szál Green onions (sliced, for serving)
100 g Bean sprouts (for serving)
4 db Lime wedges (for serving)
1 db Fresh chili (sliced, for serving)

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Place the chicken in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.

    2

    Add the ginger, halved onions, cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamom pods, and coriander seeds. Simmer gently for 1.5 hours.

    3

    Remove the chicken from the broth and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat from the bones into smaller pieces.

    4

    Strain the broth and season with fish sauce and salt. Keep warm.

    5

    Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.

    6

    To serve, place a portion of rice noodles in a deep bowl, top with shredded chicken, and ladle hot broth over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili slices.