Cook beef pho at home the Michelin way, love it this Tet

Michelin Guide suggests that housewives can cook simple Hanoi pho at home in the style of Pho Tu Lun (also known as Pho bo Au Trieu) famous in Hanoi.

Au Trieu beef noodle soup (Pho Tu Lun) is an establishment on the Bib Gourmand list of Michelin Guide 2024 - Photo: Linh Pham/ MICHELIN Guide Vietnam

Au Trieu Beef Pho (Pho Tu Lun) is an establishment on the Bib Gourmand list (delicious, affordable) of Michelin Guide 2024.

This guide suggests that enjoying pho on a Hanoi winter day is a feast for the senses. Before you, a bowl of pho rises with a fragrant aroma, carrying the scent of star anise, cinnamon, ginger…

The broth is simmered to perfection with beef bones and spices, delivering a flavor that is both strong and light.

Soft rice noodles blend with tender beef slices and a rich broth. Add green onions and coriander… to make the taste buds explode, while lime and chili bring a fresh and spicy kick.

With one bite, the dish immediately becomes a warm highlight in the middle of Hanoi winter.

You can cook simple yet delicious pho at home - Photo: Linh Pham/ MICHELIN Guide Vietnam

Au Trieu beef noodle soup has a unique flavor.

Clear, light and fragrant broth is typical of Hanoi pho, but Au Trieu beef pho, where four generations have been working in Hoan Kiem district, brings its own unique flavor.

Located next to the Cathedral, the restaurant serves a rich, cloudy and flavorful broth made from a family recipe.

The restaurant has no signboard and operates on its reputation. The modest space can only accommodate about 30 people.

During rush hour, customers often have to wait 5-10 minutes or sit on sidewalk chairs, enjoying hot bowls of pho.

Want to cook pho at home? Restaurant representative, Ms. Ngo Thi Phi Nga (64 years old) shares a simple recipe.

Ms. Ngo Thi Phi Nga, owner of Au Trieu Beef Pho restaurant - Photo: Linh Pham/ MICHELIN Guide Vietnam

Simple Pho Cooking Secrets

As the granddaughter of Mrs. Tu, who has been associated with Hanoi pho culture for over 80 years, Au Trieu's version of Pho Bo may not be able to match the richness of the pho at her restaurant, but it captures the soul of this iconic dish.

Ms. Nga suggests preparing ingredients including beef bones (preferably marrow bones), beef tenderloin or beef tenderloin (or both), good fish sauce, grilled or burnt ginger, pho noodles, fresh herbs (green onions, coriander and basil), spices (if you like, like star anise and cinnamon).

Au Trieu beef noodle soup is hidden in an alley next to the Great Church - Photo: Linh Pham/ MICHELIN Guide Vietnam

Simple way to cook pho:

1. Wash the beef bones, then put them in boiling water, skim off any foam or impurities that float to the surface.

2. Reduce heat to low, add beef to broth and simmer for 4 - 5 hours.

3. Season the broth with fish sauce and adjust if needed. Add grilled or burnt ginger for more flavor.

3. Divide the pho into bowls.

4. Slice the beef tenderloin into thin slices. For well-done beef, cook the slices briefly. For rare beef pho, slice the beef very thinly so it cooks quickly when the hot broth is poured over.

5. Arrange the sliced ​​meat on top of the pho noodles in each bowl. Ladle in the hot broth, making sure everything is covered.

6. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, sliced ​​onions and any spices you like on top.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nau-pho-bo-tai-nha-theo-cach-quan-michelin-tet-nay-me-tit-20250116090322015.htm