For a hearty, savory, and incredibly satisfying noodle dish, you can’t go wrong with Pho Xao Bo. Learning how to make stir-fried pho with beef is about mastering the art of a quick and flavorful stir-fry that combines the familiar taste of pho with a completely different texture. The soft, chewy rice noodles are tossed with tender beef and crisp vegetables in a delicious sauce, creating a dish that is both comforting and exciting.
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Tender Beef and Fresh Noodles
The success of this dish lies in the quality of its two main components: the beef and the noodles. For the best results, you should:
- Choose the Right Beef: Use a tender cut of beef like sirloin or flank steak, and make sure to slice it very thinly against the grain. Marinating the beef in a little soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil before cooking will help to ensure it stays tender.
- Prepare the Noodles: Use fresh, wide, flat rice noodles (*bánh phở*). These should be blanched in hot water for just a minute to soften and separate them right before you are ready to stir-fry.
Perfect Stir-Fry Sauce
The sauce is what gives Pho Xao Bo its signature flavor. It needs to be savory, slightly sweet, and rich enough to coat the noodles. A classic sauce for this dish would include:
- Oyster sauce
- Soy sauce
- A touch of fish sauce
- A pinch of sugar
- Minced garlic
- A cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) to thicken the sauce at the end.
Delicious Pho Xao Bo
Stir-frying is a high-heat, fast-cooking process, so have all your ingredients ready by the wok. The steps are:
- First, quickly sear the marinated beef in a very hot, oiled wok until it is just browned but not fully cooked. Remove the beef from the wok.
- Next, stir-fry your aromatics (like garlic and onion) and your choice of vegetables (like bean sprouts and yu choy).
- Add the blanched noodles to the wok and toss.
- Pour in your sauce and add the beef back to the pan. Toss everything together quickly until the sauce has thickened and coated all the ingredients. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
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