Authentic Pho Ga Recipe
A simple, cozy Vietnamese chicken pho soup made with charred onion and ginger, simmered chicken, and classic pho spices. The broth is fragrant and clear, the chicken is tender, and the noodles are soft and comforting. Topped with fresh herbs, lime, bean sprouts, and jalapeños, this pho ga is warm, aromatic, and perfect for an easy, flavorful homemade meal.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 strainer
- 1 Ladle
- 1 Tongs
- 1 bravery
Ingredients
- 1 pcs whole chicken (or two chicken breasts if commitment scares you)
- 1 pcs large onion (charred like your ex’s reputation)
- 1 pcs big knob of ginger (also charred for dramatic effect)
- 3 pcs star anise
- 1 pcs cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp chicken pho seasoning (your secret weapon)
- 3 tbsp Fish sauce (don’t sniff it first)
- 1½ tsp Salt (the fancy flakes if you’re showing off)
Noodles & Toppings
- 12 oz dried rice noodles
- ½ cup cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 4 pcs scallions, sliced
- 2 pcs limes, cut into wedges
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 pcs jalapeños, sliced
Instructions
- Char your aromatics. Throw the onion and ginger directly onto a dry pan and burn those babies until they look like charcoal chic.
- Boil your chicken. Add the whole chicken to a large pot with water. Bring to a boil, then lower to a judgmental simmer.
- Add spices. Star anise, cinnamon, coriander seeds—into the pot. Let them dance.
- Season it. Add chicken pho soup seasoning, a splash of fish sauce, and salt. Taste. Adjust. Pretend you’re on a cooking show.
- Simmer for at least 90 minutes. Put on music. Have an identity crisis. Refill your tea.
- Strain the broth. Keep the liquid gold. Discard the bits that look like they’ve fulfilled their life purpose.
- Cook the noodles. Don’t overcook unless mush is your aesthetic.
- Assemble. Noodles, chicken, broth, herbs, lime, sprouts, jalapeños.
SERVING SUGGESTION:
- Serve it to anyone who says homemade pho is “too hard,” then watch them ask for seconds.
Video
Notes
NUTRITION FACTS — AUTHENTIC PHO GA
Per 1 Serving (out of 4 total):- Calories: ~420 kcal
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Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
- Sodium: ~1150 mg (varies with fish sauce + salt)
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Total Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Total Sugars: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Vitamin A: 10% DV
- Vitamin C: 18% DV
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Iron: 14% DV
- Potassium: 520 mg
NUTRITION NOTES
- Calories come mostly from rice noodles + chicken.
- Sodium can be lowered by reducing fish sauce or using low-sodium broth.
- Protein is high thanks to the whole chicken.
- Fat stays moderate because pho ga uses skin-on chicken simmered, not fried.
- Carbs primarily from noodles; using fewer noodles significantly reduces calories.
- Fresh herbs, lime, bean sprouts, and jalapeños add flavor without many calories. “This video walks through mastering the smash burger method — it’s complementary to, but not the exact same recipe as ours, so readers get both expert technique and your personal twist.”