FOOD: SUMMER PHO

Hi there MadeByGirl! I'm Jen from Pretty Eats serving up a fun and easy take on one of my favorite dishes, Pho.  As we approach the last days of Summer (can you believe it?) this piping hot bowl of rich broth offers up a great way to highlight summer herbs & vegetables. Adapt your pho ingredients to what looks great at the farm stand or what happens to be popping out of your garden. The cool greens and whites of this dish are a blank canvas for seasonal cooking at its best. Don't forget the hot sauce, nothing like a little spice to cool down on a summer day!

 Summer Pho 

Ingredients: (serves 2)
 • 1 chicken breast, poached or grilled, sliced
 • 1 quart high quality chicken stock
 • 2 c rice noodles, cooked according to directions
• 2 tbsp minced ginger • 1 tbsp minced garlic
 • 1/2 c each, finely sliced shallot, fennel, and green onion
 • 1/2 c bean sprouts
 • A few slices of jalapeno
 • Fresh sprigs of basil and cilantro
 • Lime wedges, plum sauce, hot sauce Directions:
• Heat chicken stock, ginger, and garlic until boiling. Remove from heat.
 • Simply assemble bowls beginning with noodles, chicken, and vegetables.
 • Ladle hot broth into bowls and top with herbs, sauces, and a squeeze of lime!

 

-recipe and photos by jen olsen