Vietnamese Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup Fragrant Vietnamese Pho Ga with Tender Chicken and Rice Noodles Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs) 12 cups water 1 large onion, halved 1 (3-inch) piece of ginger, halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 8 oz dried flat rice noodles (banh pho) 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup cilantro leaves 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves 1 lime, cut into wedges 1 cup bean sprouts 1–2 Thai bird chilies, sliced (optional) Hoisin sauce and Sriracha (optional, for serving) Directions: Char the onion and ginger over an open flame or under the broiler until slightly blackened. In a large pot, add chicken, water, charred onion and ginger, salt, fish sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any foam and cook for about 45–60 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the broth. Let it cool slightly, then shred the meat. Strain the broth and return it to the pot. Keep warm. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. To assemble: Divide the noodles among bowls. Top with shredded chicken. Ladle the hot broth over. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, Thai basil, lime wedges, bean sprouts, and chilies if desired. Serve with hoisin and Sriracha on the side. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #pho #phoga #vietnameserecipes #noodlesoup #asiansoup #vietnamesecuisine #homemadepho #chickensoup #comfortfood #healthyrecipes #glutenfree #noodlelovers #brothbasedsoup #easypho #chickennoodlepho #herbalpho #authenticvietnamese #phoathome #vietfoodlove #healingfood Warm, fragrant, and soul-soothing Vietnamese Chicken Pho is everything you crave on a cozy day. Pure comfort in every spoonful!

Vietnamese Rice Noodle and Chicken Salad Vietnamese Chicken and Vermicelli Noodle Salad with Fresh Herbs and Nuoc Cham Ingredients: 6 oz rice vermicelli noodles 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded (grilled or poached) 1 cup shredded lettuce or napa cabbage 1 medium carrot, julienned 1 cucumber, julienned 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons fried shallots (optional) Lime wedges, for serving For the Nuoc Cham Dressing: 3 tablespoons fish sauce 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional) 2 tablespoons water Directions: Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well. In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the Nuoc Cham dressing until sugar dissolves. Set aside. In a large salad bowl or platter, layer the noodles, shredded chicken, lettuce or cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and herbs. Drizzle with Nuoc Cham dressing and toss gently to combine. Top with crushed peanuts and fried shallots, if using. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #vietnameserecipes #noodlesalad #chickensalad #healthymeals #vermicellinoodles #nuoccham #southeastasianfood #herbyflavors #freshsalads #glutenfree #mintandcilantro #asianchickenrecipes #mealprepideas #lightlunch #lowfatrecipes #flavorpacked #asianfusion #ricevermicelli #tangydressing #crunchyveggies This Vietnamese Rice Noodle and Chicken Salad is bright, tangy, crunchy, and super refreshing It's your ultimate summer lunch or light dinner!