Vietnamese Bun Bo Kho
A vegetarian take on the traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup, featuring a rich and flavorful broth made with kho and spices.
Ingredients
- β2 cups kho
- β1 cup ground
- β2 whole pods cardamom
- β8 oz bun
- β2 tbsp xtra-virgin olive oil
- β4 slices pillowy bread
- β2 cups bo
- β4 cups vegetable broth
- β2 tbsp soy sauce
- β1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add ground and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon as needed.
- 3
Add kho and cook for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add cardamom, bun, bo, broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 6
Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and accompanied by pillowy bread.
- 7
Soak bun in hot water for 5 minutes before serving.
- 8
Assemble the dish by placing bun on a plate, then ladling the hot broth and kho mixture over the top.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!