Celery Pho
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Recently, I discovered this wonderful twist on traditional pho that celebrates celery as the star ingredient. It's such a simple and budget friendly way to make a warming, aromatic bowl of noodles at home. Celery is packed with antioxidants and anti inflammatory compounds, making it surprisingly nutritious for a vegetable that's often overlooked. What I love most is that from prep to table, you're looking at just an hour of your time, and most of that is passive simmering. The coconut milk adds richness while the lime juice keeps everything bright and balanced. Trust me, this is becoming my go to weeknight dinner.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 500celery
- 250onion
- 100ginger
- 6garlic
- 400pho noodles
- 1200chicken broth
- 200coconut milk
- 60soy sauce
- 30fish sauce
- 60lime juice
- 4green onions
- 250bean sprouts
- 2cumin seeds(toasted)
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
Tip: Use a fine-mesh strainer for optimal noodle cleanliness.
- 2
In a large pot, toast the cumin seeds over medium heat for 1 minute.
Tip: Toasting the cumin seeds enhances their flavor and aroma.
- 3
Add the onion, ginger, and garlic to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Tip: This step is crucial in creating a rich and complex broth.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Tip: Letting the broth simmer allows the flavors to meld together.
- 5
Add the celery, noodles, and bean sprouts to the pot. Cook until the noodles are cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Tip: Adjust the cooking time according to your desired level of doneness.
- 6
Stir in the chopped green onions and season with salt to taste.
Tip: Add a pinch of salt to bring out the flavors in the dish.
- 7
Ladle the pho into bowls and serve immediately.
Tip: This step is crucial in maintaining the freshness and temperature of the soup.
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