ashley bauchmanFirst to rec
“Lazy -Ish Short Rib Pho
1.5-2lbs english cut beef short ribs
2 inch piece ginger, sliced in half
1 onion, halved
2 shallots, halved
2 cloves black garlic
2-3 tbsp spoons fish sauce
1 tsp MSG
1 tbsp piece of rock sugar
1 bay leaf or makrut lime leaf (optional)
special equipment:
cheesecloth and kitchen twine or spice bags
Pho spice mix
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 black cardamom pod, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
4-5 star anise pods
1 cinnamon stick
Prep your spice bag
lightly toast your spices in a dry pan, remove on dice fragrant and put them in a spice bag.
Preheat your oven 450. Salt your short ribs on all sides and roast for 35-40 mins, until golden brown.
char your onion, ginger and shallots over a flame.
place meat, black garlic, rock sugar, fish sauce, msg and aromatics in a large pot, cover with cold water, until everything is submerged.
add rock sugar, spice bag and 1 bay leaf
on medium high heat, bring to a boil, skimming any foam that comes to the top.
reduce heat and lower to a simmer. cover and simmer for 2 hours. occasionally stirring and skimming any scum.
after 2 hours, remove aromatics and spice bag. season with more fish sauce or salt to taste.
let meat cook another 1.5-2 hours or until meat is fork tender.
assemble your bowl with noodles, cilantro, scallions, thinly sliced raw onions and hoisin.
Note: You HAVE to salt and taste as you go!!”
