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Pho with Caramelised Chicken Larb

This is a great dish for when you can be a little organised and then want to whip up dinner super quick for family or friends. You can make each of the Caramelised Chicken Larb, broth and even prep the toppings in advance when you have time. Then all you have to do is soak some flat rice noodles, reheat the broth and serve.
If you want to omit the chicken larb altogether, simply use sliced cooked chicken breast or shredded cooked chicken.
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Ingredients

Caramelised Chicken Larb

  • 600 g chicken thighs blitzed to a mince consistency
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons kecap manis
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 lime, juice
  • 2-3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander chopped

Broth

  • 2 L well-flavoured chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 star anise
  • 5 1cm slices fresh ginger

To serve, per person

  • 50g flat rice noodles, soaked or cooked, per person, or substitute with egg noodles cooked according to manufacturers instructions. about 50g, dried, per person
  • handful fresh herbs such as coriander, mint and basil
  • lettuce leaves shredded
  • fresh red chilli sliced
  • lime wedges

Instructions

Caramelised Chicken Larb

  • Place a wok on high heat. Once hot, pour in the oil and when it is sizzling, add in the chicken.
  • Fry the chicken, stirring, until is cooked through.
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients and continue to cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has reduced right down and the chicken turns golden and caramelised.
  • Remove from the heat and keep warm. Alternatively, you can make in advance and store in the fridge, covered, for up to a couple of days.

Broth

  • Heat the stock in a saucepan.
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring to the boil.
  • Allow it to boil for a few minutes and check for flavour. Adjust the seasoning by adding more fish sauce, if needed.
  • Serve the broth while very hot, over bowls of noodles and Caramelised Chicken Larb.

To serve

  • In each of 6 large noodle bowls, place in a mound of noodles and a generous spoonful or two of the larb (or chicken breast, if substituting).
  • Garnish with lettuce, herbs, chilli, lime wedges.
  • Pour over the hot broth and serve immediately.
Keyword Chicken, Pho, Soup
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