Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup)

Warm your soul with Pho Ga, an exquisite Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. This authentic recipe features a fragrant broth infused with roasted ginger, charred onion, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Tender shredded chicken, silky rice noodles, and an array of fresh toppings, including bean sprouts, coriander, and basil, make every bowl a vibrant and customizable delight. Perfectly balanced with fish sauce and a hint of lime, this healthy, gluten-free dish is ideal for cozy dinners or impressing guests with its authentic taste and stunning presentation. Ready in just over two hours, Pho Ga transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming bowl of Vietnamese comfort food. Optimize your weeknight routine with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings the flavors of Vietnam straight to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:150 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg whole chicken
• 1 large onion
• 1 75g piece of ginger
• 4 liters water
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 star anise
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 400 g medium-sized dried rice noodles
• 200 g bean sprouts
• 1 bunch fresh coriander leaves
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
• 1 chili pepper, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Step 1: Roast the onion and ginger by placing them over an open flame or under a broiler until the outside is charred. This should take about 5 minutes. Let them cool, then peel and slice the ginger. Cut the onion into quarters.

Step 2

Step 2: In a large stockpot, add the whole chicken and fill the pot with 4 liters of water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce to a simmer.

Step 3

Step 3: Skim off any scum that forms on the surface of the water. Add the charred onion, ginger, fish sauce, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, star anise, sugar, and salt. Simmer the broth for about 1-1/2 hours, occasionally skimming the surface.

Step 4

Step 4: Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool. Once cool enough to handle, shred the chicken meat and discard the bones.

Step 5

Step 5: Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a new pot to remove the solids and spices. Adjust seasoning with more salt or fish sauce as needed.

Step 6

Step 6: Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.

Step 7

Step 7: To serve, place a portion of noodles into each bowl. Top with shredded chicken, bean sprouts, coriander, basil, and sliced green onions.

Step 8

Step 8: Ladle the hot broth over the top and serve with lime wedges and sliced chili pepper on the side for extra flavor as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(6178.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1979.2

Total Fat 16.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 75mg	0%
Sodium 9909.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 401.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 65.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 671.2mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 2074.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.3%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 79.8%