Food
Easy chicken pho (phở gà) at home
A clear, gingery chicken pho (phở gà) you can make at home in about two hours, with simple spices and a whole chicken.
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Food
Pho broth: how to get a clear, deep broth
How to make clear, deeply flavored pho broth: blanch the bones, char the aromatics, simmer gently, toast the spices and season late.
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Food
Beef pho recipe for a weekend
A weekend beef pho (phở bò) recipe: slow-simmered bone broth, tender brisket, thin rare steak and all the fixings.
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Food
Easy pho recipe for a weeknight
An easy pho for a weeknight: boost store-bought broth with charred onion, ginger and toasted spices, and dinner is ready in about an hour.
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Food
Pho toppings explained: what goes on the side plate
What goes on the pho side plate: Thai basil, culantro, bean sprouts, lime, chilies and sauces, plus the meat cuts and Northern extras.
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Stories
How do Vietnamese names work?
Vietnamese names run family name, middle name, given name, and people are usually addressed by the given name. Here is how it works.
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