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Spicy Shiitake Pho

Name: Spicy Shiitake Pho
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: Broth; 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (about 2 cups); 2 medium white onions, diced; 1 jalapeño pepper or Thai bird Chile, seeded and chopped; 8 cloves garlic; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 star anise pods; 4 whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 (8.0-ounce) package brown rice noodles or soba noodles; Garnishes; 6 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced; 2 cups bean sprouts; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced; Fresh cilantro, basil and/or mint leaves

Serves 8

Time 55 min

Create a bold, flavorful broth with dried mushrooms, aromatics and spices for the base of this nontraditional spin on pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup. For a more substantial meal, top with cubed silken tofu, too.

Special Diets:

Ingredients

Broth
1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (about 2 cups)
2 medium white onions, diced
1 jalapeño pepper or Thai bird Chile, seeded and chopped
8 cloves garlic
1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise pods
4 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 (8.0-ounce) package brown rice noodles or soba noodles
Garnishes
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 cups bean sprouts
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
Fresh cilantro, basil and/or mint leaves

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Method

Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in 8 cups warm water for 20 minutes.

Heat a stockpot over medium heat.

Place onions in the pot and cook, stirring as needed, until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add mushrooms and their soaking liquid, jalapeño, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, anise, cloves and salt.

Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until flavorful, about 25 minutes.

Strain into a clean pot and discard solids.

Keep broth warm over low heat.

While broth is simmering, cook noodles according to package instructions.

Arrange garnishes on a large platter or divide between individual plates.

Portion noodles in large bowls and ladle broth over the top.

Add garnishes to taste and serve.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: about 1 cup, 100 calories (5 from fat), 0.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 23g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 2g protein.

Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients

Broth
1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (about 2 cups)
2 medium white onions, diced
1 jalapeño pepper or Thai bird Chile, seeded and chopped
8 cloves garlic
1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise pods
4 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 (8.0-ounce) package brown rice noodles or soba noodles
Garnishes
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 cups bean sprouts
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
Fresh cilantro, basil and/or mint leaves

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