Vietnamese pho

Vietnamese pho is a low carbohydrate / keto friendly food item.

Overview

Keto Vietnamese Pho is a modified version of the traditional Vietnamese noodle soup, Pho. The primary difference lies in the substitution of rice noodles with a low-carb alternative like zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles, making it suitable for the ketogenic diet.

Keto Vietnamese Pho Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lb beef bones (or chicken bones for chicken pho)
• 3 star anise
• 5 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cardamom pods
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 ginger, halved lengthwise
• 1 onion, halved
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp erythritol or another keto sweetener
• 6 cups water
• 1 lb thinly sliced beef (or chicken for chicken pho)
• 2 cups zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles
• Fresh herbs (basil, mint, cilantro)
• Lime wedges, bean sprouts, jalapeños, and green onions for garnish

Preparation

1. In a large pot, roast the beef bones, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, coriander seeds, ginger, and onion until fragrant and slightly browned.
2. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for at least 2 hours.
3. Strain the broth to remove the solids.
4. Return the broth to the pot and season with fish sauce and erythritol.
5. Prepare zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or open the pack of shirataki noodles and rinse them thoroughly.
6. Bring the broth to a slight boil, add in the thinly sliced beef (or chicken) and noodles. Let them cook for about 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs, lime wedges, bean sprouts, jalapeños, and green onions.

Serving Suggestions

• Customize with additional toppings as per preference.
• Serve with keto salsa or keto hoisin sauce on the side.

External Sources

• Low Carb Maven's Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup
• Keto Meals and Recipes' Keto Pho