This Cambodian Pho recipe involves a rich broth made by simmering beef bones with charred onions, ginger, and a blend of spices. The recipe includes various ingredients, from aromatics to add depth, to fresh vegetables and optional proteins for garnish. The process takes several hours but results in a flavorful and hearty dish, perfect for any pho enthusiast.
1: Add your beef bones into a large pot and fill it with water. Turn on heat and bring to boil. Boil for 2-3 minutes, then drain, rinse and wash the beef bones under cold water, scrubbing off any scum.
2: Char the onions, shallots, and ginger on a dry skillet until slightly blackened.
3: Lightly smash the cilantro stems and the whites of the scallion.
4: In a large clean stock pot, combine the beef bones, 12-14 liters of water, charred onions, ginger, shallots, sugar or rock sugar, salt, chicken bouillon, smashed cilantro stems, smashed scallion stems, fish sauce, pho spice seasonings, celery, carrots, and fried garlic. Bring to a boil.
5: Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 7-8 hours, adding water as needed.
