Easy Pho
2-1-2-1 Meals: undefined
MAKES: serving
Ingredients
1-1/2 tsp black peppercorns
1-1/2 tsp coriander seeds
2 pods star anise
1 piece fresh peeled ginger, about 1/2-inch
1 tsp olive oil
12 oz chicken breast
4 cups broth
1 cup water
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce
1 cup cooked rice noodles (measure after cooking)
1-1/2 cup bean sprouts
1-1/2 cup mushrooms
1 cup red onions or scallions, diced
Basil and/or mint leaves (optional)
Jalapeño slices, fresh (optional)
Lime wedges (optional)
Directions
Toast peppercorns, coriander, and star anise in large pot over medium-high heat for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Add ginger. Stir 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add 1 tsp oil and chicken. Let it sear for a couple of minutes then add broth and water.
Increase heat to high. Cover and simmer. Once chicken is fully cooked, remove from broth. Let broth simmer as you dice chicken.
Remove broth from heat. Strain out spices and ginger.
Return broth to pot. Add tamari sauce. Cover and cook another 2-3 minutes. Turn heat off.
Add 1/2 cup cooked rice noodles, 6 oz cooked chicken and hot broth to each bowl per serving. Top each with 3/4 cup sprouts, 3/4 cup mushrooms, and 1/2 cup onions.