
Parsnip Pho
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A comforting and flavorful Vietnamese-inspired noodle soup featuring the sweetness of parsnips.
Ingredients
- 400parsnips
- 500 Lpho broth(homemade or store-bought)
- 200 driedrice noodles
- 473 mlonions(thinly sliced)
- 473 mlginger(peeled and sliced)
- 710 mlgarlic(minced)
- 1star anise
- 1cinnamon
- 1 teaspoonnutmeg
- 20 Lfish sauce
- 20 Llime juice
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 473 mlscallions(thinly sliced)
- 237 mlparsley(chopped)
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, combine parsnips, onions, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the pho broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
Tip: Be careful when handling hot broth.
- 2
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the parsnips are tender.
Tip: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
- 3
Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Tip: Al dente noodles are best for this dish.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Adjust to taste.
- 5
To assemble the pho, place some noodles into a bowl, then add slices of parsnip, scallions, and parsley. Ladle the hot broth over the top and serve immediately.
Tip: Garnish with additional scallions and parsley if desired.
- 6
Serve with additional lime wedges and fish sauce on the side, if desired.
Tip: Feel free to customize to your taste.
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