Tag: Pho

First had this Vietnamese noodle soup in San Francisco, The portions they served were a little large, but awesome.

Spicy Shrimp Pho (http://chefsavvy.com/spicy-shrimp-pho/)

Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins  Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 ounces whole wheat thin spaghetti (I substituted rice noodles for a less heavy Pho)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
• 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced thin
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce (or soy sauce)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 cup button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 12 ounces large shrimp, uncooked
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Cook spaghetti until al dente (or prepare rice noodles according to package)
2. Meanwhile add oil to a large pot or dutch oven.
3. Add garlic, jalapeno and green onions. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
4. Pour in chicken stock, fish sauce and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in mushrooms and shrimp. Simmer until the mushrooms are tender and the shrimp is fully cooked.
6. Take off of the heat and stir in pepper, lime juice, and cilantro.
7. Divide the noodles among the 4 bowls and pour the soup on top.
8. Garnish with extra lime wedges and cilantro if desired.