Phở Gà (Chicken Pho)

Съставки

• Whole chicken or chicken carcass/bones1.5 kg
• Yellow onions2 medium
• Ginger1 large piece (about 10 cm)
• Star anise4-5 pods
• Cinnamon stick1
• Cloves1/2 tsp
• Coriander seeds1 tsp
• Fish sauce3 tbsp
• Sugar1 tsp
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste
• Dried rice noodles (bánh phở)400 g
• Fresh cilantro1 bunch
• Green onions1 bunch
• Lime wedges4

Стъпки

1. 1

   If using a whole chicken, debone it, reserving the carcass and bones for the broth. Cut the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces or shred after cooking.

2. 2

   Char the onions and ginger by roasting them in the oven or over an open flame until blackened and fragrant. Peel off the charred skin.

3. 3

   Toast star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and coriander seeds in a dry pan until fragrant.

4. 4

   Combine chicken carcass/bones, charred onions, ginger, toasted spices, and 3-4 liters of water in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

5. 5

   Skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Simmer gently for at least 1.5-2 hours.

6. 6

   If cooking chicken meat in the broth, add it during the last 20-30 minutes of simmering until cooked through. Remove chicken meat and shred or slice. If using pre-cooked chicken, shred it now.

7. 7

   Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve. Season the broth with fish sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse.

9. 9

   To serve, place noodles in bowls. Top with shredded or sliced chicken. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and chicken.

10. 10

    Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions. Serve immediately with lime wedges.