Cauliflower Pho
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite weeknight dinner has to be this Cauliflower Pho, a lighter twist on the traditional Vietnamese classic that I've come to love. By swapping in cauliflower for some of the heavier ingredients, you get all the aromatic spice and soul of authentic pho in just 55 minutes from start to finish. Cauliflower is packed with vitamin C and fiber, making it as nourishing as it is delicious. What really won me over is how budget friendly this recipe is compared to restaurant pho, yet it tastes just as comforting and complex with those beautiful spices like star anise and cinnamon. This has become my go to meal whenever I want something warm, satisfying, and honestly pretty simple to pull together on a busy night.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 500 nullbeef bones(for beef broth)
- 1 kgonion(diced)
- 2 cmginger(diced)
- 3 cmgarlic(diced)
- 800 nullcauliflower(broken into florets)
- 60 nullfish sauce(for flavor)
- 60 nullsoy sauce(for flavor)
- 20 gbrown sugar(for flavor)
- 1 piecestar anise(for flavor)
- 1 piececinnamon(for flavor)
- 1 piececumin(for flavor)
- 1 piecepaprika(for color)
- 400 nullnoodles
- 2 nullscallions(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
In a large stockpot, combine beef bones, onion, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, star anise, cinnamon, and cumin. Add 2 liters of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Tip: Be patient, as this step can take some time.
- 2
Add cauliflower to the pot and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, or until it is tender.
Tip: Be gentle when adding the cauliflower to prevent it from breaking apart.
- 3
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot. Discard the solids.
Tip: This step helps to clarify the broth and remove impurities.
- 4
Add noodles to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they are tender but still slightly firm.
Tip: Check the noodles frequently to avoid overcooking.
- 5
To serve, divide noodles and broth among bowls. Garnish with chopped scallions, bean sprouts, and lime wedges, if desired.
Tip: Get creative with your garnishes and make the dish your own!
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