Phõ Bo

I'm getting Pho-nky again...must be part of my ginger binge of the moment.

This time I'm trying to be authentic as possible using Banh Pho Thuang Hang (Chantaboon Thai rice noodles).

My Nuac Nam is made of nothing else but anchovy, salt, sugar and water.

I used a whole cinnamon stick in the broth instead of ground and added a bit of freshly ground cloves.

Also, 2 dried red chilis are floating around instead of store bought chili paste.

I still couldn't find any thai basil, but my decorations will be:

mung bean sprouts

lemon juice

chopped cilantro

chopped green onions

chopped thai chili

All this goodness is bubbling in the crockpot, waiting to obtain a happy Chinese New Year.

And here it is with all the fixins

The noodles do make a big difference.  I will from now on stay true...