Phở xào is fried pho with vegetables. Pho is the most popular dish in Vietnam, best known as beef pho and chicken pho, so stir-fried pho is quite unusual for Vietnamese people and foreigners alike. The author finds it as good as the original. It takes only 3 steps: cut the vegetables, prepare the shrimp, then stir-fry everything with the noodles. Ingredients 300 g fresh pho noodles 150 g fresh shrimp (you can use dried shrimp, but the author suggests fresh) 100 g purple cabbage 100 g white cabbage 50 g carrots Some dill Tapioca flour Minced onion, oil, seasoning granules You can buy the ingredients at Vietnamese markets. How to make phở xào 1. Cut the cabbage and carrots Cut the purple and white cabbage into small strands and soak them in water. Peel the carrots and cut them into strips as you like. 2. Prepare the shrimp and vegetables Peel the shrimp, remove the heads and season them to suit your taste. This step matters. Wash the vegetables and cut them into pieces. 3. Soak the noodles and stir-fry Soak the pho noodles in hot water for about 5 minutes, then rinse them in cold water straight away. Fry the minced garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until it turns yellow. Add the shrimp and fry for about 3 minutes. Add the carrots and white cabbage, stir-fry, and taste for seasoning. Next add the dill and purple cabbage. Finally, toss the pho noodles with this mixture and turn off the stove. Serve with chili sauce and black sauce if you like. Share:
