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

[Meagan]

penny-

the cinnamon stick is listed below the bay leaf. As for mock duck, i usually purchase it at an Asian grocer or my local co-op. you can always substitute tofu or cremini mushrooms if you can't find mock duck.

good luck!

[Penny]

Cinnamon stick? I don't see it listed in the ingredients but you say to remove it. Where do you find mock duck?

[Michelle]

Oh, yum. I love pho. There's a place in our city called The Loving Hut and they serve delicious vegan pho. Can't wait to try yours!

[tricia]

yum! that looks delicious. and easy enough even for me to make. thanks meagan!