This Vietnamese Pho (pronounced ‘fuh’) is the ultimate bowl of comfort. It’s light yet deeply satisfying, delivering essential micronutrients and a fantastic dose of High Protein from the crispy tofu. It’s the perfect gentle meal for supporting longevity and mindful eating.
Why This Pho Supports Your Wellbeing
Gut Healing: The clear, aromatic broth is easy to digest and packed with natural anti-inflammatory spices like ginger and star anise.
High-Protein Tofu: Tofu is a complete protein, which is key for muscle recovery without the heaviness of meat—a great Low-Fat option.
Hydration: The broth contributes significantly to your daily fluid intake (a delicious Hydration Hack!).
Ingredients (Serves 2)
- Tofu – Use extra-firm tofu that has been pressed and drained beforehand, either by stacking something heavy on top or using a tofu press.
- Noodles – Thin rice noodles are traditionally used to make pho. However, you can substitute it with pad Thai noodles, rice vermicelli, or ramen.
- Dried shiitake mushrooms – You can use 5-6 fresh shiitake instead. Slice them thinly before using them.
- Spices – Quite a few different spices are used in this recipe to flavor the broth. However, if you don’t want to purchase the spices individually, I recommend using a pho spice seasoning pack.
- Soy sauce – serves as a substitute for fish sauce. You can use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free.
- Sugar – I am using coconut sugar, but any other sugar, like brown sugar or cane sugar, will also work.
Instructions
Prep the Tofu (5 mins): Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Toss the diced cubes with the cornflour and a pinch of salt.
Crisp the Tofu (10 mins): Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the tofu cubes until golden and crispy on all sides. Set aside.
Build the Broth (15 mins): In a saucepan, combine the stock, shallots, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.
Cook Noodles: While the broth simmers, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and divide them between two large bowls.
Assemble: Pour the hot broth over the noodles (strain out the solids like ginger/star anise if you prefer a clearer broth). Top the noodles with the crispy tofu cubes, fresh bean sprouts, chilli slices, mint, and coriander. Serve immediately with a lime wedge to squeeze into the broth.
Watch the Youtube video below to check out how to make this dish:
Elevate Your Recovery with Comfort
This Pho is a truly beautiful way to incorporate high-protein, low-fat nutrition into your life. It’s a perfect example of how supportive food can be both deeply satisfying and incredibly healthy—a true Snack Attack Solution upgrade!
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