Step-by-Step Oxtail Phở Recipe

Ingredients

For the Broth:

• Oxtail bones
• Beef bones (preferably marrow bones)
• Chicken bones (lightly grilled)
• Large onions (lightly grilled)
• Ginger (halved and lightly grilled)
• Fresh lemongrass stalks (smashed)
• Water (enough to cover the bones)
• Salt, fish sauce, and rock sugar to taste
• Daikon white radish

For the Flavour Base:

• Homemade saté chili sauce
• Fresh herbs (Thai basil, green onion, cilantro)
• Bean sprouts
• Lime wedges
• Sliced jalapeños or Thai chillies (optional)
• Rice noodles (bánh phở)
• Thinly sliced beef (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bones:
   Rinse all bones under cold water. Optionally, blanch them in boiling water for 5–10 minutes, then drain and rinse for a clearer broth.
2. Grill the Aromatics:
   Char the halved onions and ginger until slightly blackened for a smoky, deep flavour.
3. Simmer the Broth:
   In a large pot, combine bones, grilled aromatics, and lemongrass. Cover with water and boil, then simmer gently for 24 hours. Skim off foam as needed.
4. Season the Broth:
   Strain the broth into another pot. Add white radish daikon, salt, fish sauce, and rock sugar to taste. Stir in saté chilli sauce for depth.
5. Prepare the Noodles:
   Cook rice noodles per package instructions, drain, and set aside.
6. Assemble the Bowls:
   Add noodles to each bowl. Ladle in hot broth and top with herbs, sprouts, lime, and chillies. Add sliced beef if desired.
7. Serve:
   Serve hot. Let diners customize with more herbs, lime, or chilli sauce.

Enjoy your homemade Oxtail Phở! This guide brings you the heart of Vietnamese cuisine right to your kitchen. Keep learning more! See recipes by Allrecipes, Authentic Oxtail Pho, and another by Cooking Off the Cuff: Oxtail Noodle Soup (Phở Đuôi Bò)