Pho real??

yes, pho real...and mighty damn good too.

my partner and i have been eating this every night for the past week and just don't seem to get sick of it!  it's perfect for a cold winter night alongside a big glass of wine.

we used zucchini noodles (so good!) rather than rice noodles, but feel free to experiment however you choose.

vegan pho

 

the broth

6 cups veg broth

¼ tsp freshly grated ginger

2 cloves garlic – minced

2 medium shallots – minced

¼ cup braggs

¼ cup thai basil leaves

½ tbsp lemongrass

¼ tsp cracked black pepper

1 small jalapeno – chopped

1 bay leaf

1 cinnamon stick

squeeze of ½ lime

 

the filling

1 large zucchini – julienned

3 cups bean sprouts

3 cups roasted mock duck – chopped

2 large carrots – shredded

 

the garnishes

cilantro leaves

sriracha sauce

lime

in a large pot bring your broth and all of the ingredients to a boil for 2-3 minutes.  reduce to a simmer for 20-25 minutes.

once simmered, remove with a mesh strainer, the basil leaves, cinnamon stick and bay leaf.

in a bowl put some zuch noodles topped with mock duck, bean sprouts and then shredded carrots.  ladle the hot broth over the top until about ¾ full.

top with your various garnishes, especially the sriracha sauce (remember that it is very spicy, so if you prefer no heat leave it out)

serve with chopsticks, a large spoon and a glad of red wine.

 

enjoy!

Comments

[Harrisburg accident attorneys]

YES! A recipe for vegan pho! I've always been hesitant to make this because I know it's originally beef broth, didn't know if using veg broth would alter the taste a lot.

[Meghan]

We made this on Saturday and it was fantastic. We did add some fresh rice noodles, which made it a little more substantial. Thanks for sharing it!

[erin]

BTW... I feel compelled to thank you for the brilliant addition of the zuke noodles. Veggie-laden bun, here I come!

[amanda shea]

soo amazing this looks.. I have a friend and allll he talks about how pho saves his life when he's at his weakest.. so know, since I can never join him, we can be replenished together with the savor of PHO! Will return with response on the deliciousness

[kittee]

heck yea! pho and bun, two of my all time faves.

xo
kittee

[erin]

You are my hero - I've been looking for a great recipe for vegan pho! I thought I couldn't make it without a faux beef broth. Yum! Do you julienne the zucchini with a knife, a peeler, or something else...?