Shirataki Noodle Pho
There's nothing quite as satisfying as a really good bowl of pho. That broth! So I decided to make a low-carb version with shiitake noodles. They hold up great and make for a great bowl of pho.
Servings 1 Pot of Soup
Calories 711kcal
Ingredients
Broth
- 1 Large White Onion Peeled and Halved
- 3-inch Piece Fresh Ginger Halved Lengthwise
- 5 Star Anise
- 4 Whole Cloves
- 3 3-inch Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 Cardamom Pods
- 1 Tablespoon Whole Coriander Seeds
- 8 Cups Bone Broth or Stock
- 1 Tablespoon Sweetener
- 2 Teaspoons Fish Sauce
- Fine Sea Salt to Taste
Toppings
- 8 Ounces protein very thinly sliced (steak, chicken, pork, or shrimp)
- 7 Ounces uncooked shirataki noodles
Your Garnish of Choice:
- Fresh herbs cilantro, mint, and/or Thai basil
- Bean sprouts
- Lime wedges
- Thinly-sliced chiles Thai bird chiles or jalapeños
- Thinly-sliced onions green onions or white onions
- Sauces hoisin and/or sriracha
- Thinly-sliced veggies carrot, cabbage, etc..
Instructions
- Place the onion and ginger on a broiler pan.
- Broil until the tops are slightly charred, about 7-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Heat the star anise, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and coriander in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add the charred onion, ginger, and bone broth. Keep cooking until the broth reaches a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Strain out the onion, ginger, and spices. Stir in the fish sauce and sweetener (if using), then season with salt to taste.
- Rinse the shirataki noodles and divide them into bowls.
- Bring the broth back to a boil. Add the thinly sliced raw protein and let it cook in the hot broth until cooked through, then ladle the broth and protein over the noodles and add your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For Whole30, skip the sweetener.
- For low-iron, choose a non-red meat protein.
- For vegetarian, substitute a vegetarian protein, use vegetable broth, and skip the fish sauce.
- Nutrition is calculated with chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 711kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 123g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 13g
