It was too easy to make....but don't tell! |
When you make any kind of Pho, you'll need the main spices. I went to the store and bought a ready packed spice bag for about $1.50. Brought it home took everything out and toasted them in a pan. I have star anise, cloves, coriander seeds, cardamon seeds, and cinnamon sticks. I like to use less of the fennel seeds and coriander seeds. Once you roast these guys on your pan, the smell of the Pho shop instantly hits your nose and happiness ensues. Not pictured here, but I also cut my onions in half and char those as well.
Get our rice noodles ready by boiling them up in hot hot water and draining them afterwards. If you want to make these noodles before hand, I would recommend adding a little bit of canola oil to the noodles. Doing so will prevent them from sticking together.