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Pork Pho

Pork Pho

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Canadian Pork
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic chili sauce
  • 2 green onions, white and green separated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (25 ml) minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp (25 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
  • 6 cups (1.5 l) reduced sodium chicken stock
  • 1 star anise (optional)
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced mushrooms
  • 5 oz (150 g) rice vermicelli noodles, dry
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) bean sprouts (optional)
  • Thai basil, mint and coriander sprigs

Preparation

In a large saucepan, over medium high heat, brown pork breaking up the meat with a spatula, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat. Add chili sauce, whites of green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and rice vinegar; cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, star anise (if using) and bring to a boil. Add carrot, mushrooms and reduce heat; let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in vermicelli noodles and simmer until noodles are tender, about 5 minutes. Ladle into large soup bowls. Garnish with green onions, bean sprouts, Thai basil, mint and coriander.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes

Approximately 4 Servings

Tags: ground pork | pho | soup | Vietnamese |