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Vietnamese Turkey Pho Noodle Bowl

A comforting bowl of Vietnamese turkey pho that transforms leftover turkey into a light yet hearty meal with fragrant broth and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
Calories: 1300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth and Noodles
  • 8 cups turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, halved Charred for flavor
  • 3 inches fresh ginger, halved lengthwise Charred for flavor
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce Plus more to taste
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 8 oz dried flat rice noodles (banh pho)
  • 2 cups shredded or thinly sliced leftover cooked turkey
For Serving
  • 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • hoisin sauce and sriracha, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Char the onion and ginger in a dry skillet or over stovetop flame for about 3 to 4 minutes until blackened in spots.
  2. Toast the star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a dry pot over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the charred onion, ginger, and turkey stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot and discard the solids.
  2. Stir in fish sauce and sugar, adjust seasoning if necessary, and keep warm over low heat.
  3. Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions, usually soaking in hot water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
  4. Add the shredded turkey to the strained broth for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
Serving
  1. Divide the noodles among bowls, ladle hot broth and warmed turkey over each bowl.
  2. Serve immediately with bean sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro, jalapeno, lime wedges, hoisin sauce, and sriracha.

Notes

Add the turkey near the end of cooking to avoid overcooking.