This Vietnamese noodle soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold day. The soup is made with a flavorful broth, noodles, and your choice of meat or seafood. It is then garnished with fresh herbs and vegetables. Vietnamese noodle soup is a popular dish in Vietnam and can be found at many restaurants and street stalls. It is also a popular dish to make at home. Whether you’re craving a warm and comforting bowl of soup on a chilly day or just looking to try something new and delicious, this Vietnamese Noodle Soup recipe is sure to satisfy. So why not add a touch of Vietnamese cuisine to your menu today and try this recipe?
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles (or rice noodles)
- 12 ounces lean beef sirloin, fat trimmed
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 large onion, halved
- 1 4 -inch piece ginger, unpeeled, halved
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or beef broth)
- 5 star anise pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 scallions
- 2 jalapeno peppers (diced)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
Instructions
- Boil Lo Mein noodles for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain the noodles and rinse in cold water. (prepare the noodles as the label directs if needed).
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the scallions and jalapenos (remove seeds for less heat). Cut the ginger in half (thumb size) and peel skin, then set aside.
- Poke the meat all over with a fork to tenderize it and season with salt, sugar and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium high heat, add olive oil, sear the meat until charred but still rare, prepare for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
- Add the onion, ginger, star anise and cinnamon stick to the pot; cook for about 4 minutes.
- Add the broth, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the fish sauce to the broth and boil for another 2 minutes. Discard the ginger, star anise and cinnamon stick from the broth.
- For serving, add noodles, beef, scallions, bean sprouts, and jalapeños in a bowl. Then pour some of the broth into the bowl until it’s half way full. Stir together. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy and make sure you tag #DinnerWithTayo, would love to see your dish.
