PHO NOODLE BOWL RECIPES

Steps:

• Prepare rice noodles according to package directions and set aside.
• Toast coriander, cloves and peppercorns in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until they become aromatic. Remove from heat and crush with mortar and pestle or spice grinder; set aside.
• In a large soup pot, warm sesame oil over medium heat for 30-60 seconds until it starts to shimmer. Add ginger and chili garlic paste then stir for 30 seconds to release flavors.
• Stir in chicken broth, lemon peel, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, hoisin, cinnamon and reserved toasted spices. Bring mixture to a boil then add shrimp and bok choy.
• Continue to simmer until shrimp turns bright pink and bok choy wilts - about 3-4 minutes. Check for seasoning and add salt/pepper/soy if necessary.
• Divide rice noodles evenly between four large bowls and ladle soup into each bowl.
• Serve with optional garnishes.

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well., Meanwhile, toss pork with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and pepper. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; saute pork until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pot., In same pot, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat; saute ginger and garlic until fragrant, 20-30 seconds. Stir in broth and remaining 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; bring to a boil. Add celery and snow peas; return to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in pork and coleslaw mix; cook just until cabbage begins to wilt. Add noodles; remove from heat. Top with green onions and, if desired, cilantro.