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Turkey Pho Recipe

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A light, aromatic Vietnamese-style noodle soup that transforms leftover turkey into a fragrant pho with clear spiced broth, silky rice noodles, bright herbs, and zesty lime.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds turkey bones, preferably from roasted turkey, with some meat attached
  • 12 cups water
  • 1 large onion, halved
  • 1 piece fresh ginger, about 3 inches, halved
  • 3 pods star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce, plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon rock sugar or brown sugar
  • 12 ounces dried flat rice noodles
  • 2 to 3 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded
  • 1 cup mixed fresh herbs, Thai basil, cilantro, mint
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 2 to 3 lime wedges
  • 1 jalapeño or Thai chili, thinly sliced, optional
  • Hoisin sauce, to taste, optional
  • Sriracha, to taste, optional

Instructions

  1. Char aromatics. Broil onion and ginger cut side up until lightly charred, about 5 minutes.
  2. Toast spices. In a dry skillet, toast star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and coriander seeds until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Start broth. Add turkey bones, charred onion, ginger, and toasted spices to a large pot. Pour in 12 cups water.
  4. Simmer gently. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Skim foam as needed and cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  5. Strain and season. Strain broth into a clean pot. Stir in fish sauce and sugar, then taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Cook noodles. Prepare rice noodles according to package directions, drain well, and divide among serving bowls.
  7. Assemble bowls. Top noodles with shredded turkey.
  8. Ladle broth. Pour hot broth over turkey and noodles so everything is warmed through.
  9. Finish and serve. Add herbs, bean sprouts, lime, and chili to taste. Offer hoisin and sriracha on the side.

Notes

  • Skim the broth occasionally to keep it clear and clean tasting.
  • Season at the end, a final splash of fish sauce and a squeeze of lime balances flavor.
  • Cook noodles separately and add to bowls just before serving for the best texture.
  • For extra clarity, strain the broth through cheesecloth.

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