A high-protein, light Vietnamese classic made with clear chicken broth simmered with charred spices, rice noodles and fresh herbs.
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Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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Vietnamese Chicken Pho – Aromatic Rice Noodle Soup contains 380 calories per serving: 35 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat. It takes 60 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.
This Vietnamese chicken pho brings together a clear broth simmered with charred onion and ginger, rice noodles and plenty of fresh herbs. With high protein and low fat, it offers a filling yet light meal.
Char the onion and ginger directly over a flame or in a dry pan until blackened, then rinse.
Pour the chicken broth into a pot; add the charred onion, ginger, star anise and cinnamon.
Add the chicken breast to the broth and simmer for about 20 minutes, then remove and shred.
Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions and drain.
Strain the broth, stir in the fish sauce and balance the flavor.
Divide the noodles among the bowls and top with the shredded chicken.
Pour the hot broth over the bowls and serve with bean sprouts, fresh herbs and lime.
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