Homemade pho with some of our favourite Wooden Penny tools & accessories 👩🍳
INGREDIENTS:
1 large white onion, peeled and halved
3-inch piece of fresh ginger, halved lengthwise
5 star anise
4 whole cloves
3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
2 cardamom pods
1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
8 cups good-quality chicken stock
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
fine sea salt, to taste
8 ounces chicken
7 ounces uncooked thin rice noodles
garnishes: fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, and/or Thai basil), bean sprouts, lime wedges, thinly-sliced chiles (Thai bird chiles or jalapeños), thinly-sliced onions (green onions or white onions), sauces (hoisin and/or sriracha)
TO MAKE:
1. Char the onions and ginger. Turn the oven broiler to high, and place the baking rack about 8 inches away from the heating elements. Place the onion and ginger cut-side-up on a baking sheet, and brush with a bit of oil. Broil for about 7-10 minutes, until the tops of the onion and ginger are slightly charred. Re...