Spicy Shiitake Pho

Serves 8
Time 55 min
Spicy Shiitake Pho

Create a bold, flavorful broth with dried mushrooms, aromatics and spices for the base of this nontraditional spin on pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup. For a more substantial meal, top with cubed silken tofu, too.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    <strong>Broth</strong>
    1 ouncedried shiitake mushrooms (about 2 cups)
    2 mediumwhite onions, diced
    1jalapeño pepper or Thai bird Chile, seeded and chopped
    8 clovesgarlic
    1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
    2cinnamon sticks
    2star anise pods
    4whole cloves
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1 package (8-ounce)brown rice noodles or soba noodles
    <strong>Garnishes</strong>
    6green onions, thinly sliced
    2 ouncescremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
    2 cupsbean sprouts
    1lime, cut into wedges
    1jalapeño pepper, sliced
    Fresh cilantro, basil and/or mint leaves

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Method

Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in 8 cups warm water for 20 minutes.


Heat a stockpot over medium heat. 


Place onions in the pot and cook, stirring as needed, until browned, about 5 minutes. 


Add mushrooms and their soaking liquid, jalapeño, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, anise, cloves and salt. 


Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until flavorful, about 25 minutes. 


Strain into a clean pot and discard solids. 


Keep broth warm over low heat. 


While broth is simmering, cook noodles according to package instructions. 


Arrange garnishes on a large platter or divide between individual plates. 


Portion noodles in large bowls and ladle broth over the top. 


Add garnishes to taste and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

about 1 cup

Calories

100

Total Fat

0.5g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

150mg

Total Carbohydrate

23g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

2g

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