Crispy Pho with Beef and Choy Sum Stir-Fry

Name: Crispy Pho with Beef and Choy Sum Stir-Fry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 7 oz (200 g) beef tenderloin, thinly sliced against the grain; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil, divided, plus more for frying; 1 tbsp (10 g) minced garlic, divided; 1 tsp plus 1 tbsp (18 g) oyster sauce, divided; 2 tsp tapioca starch or cornstarch, divided, plus ⅓ cup (40 g) to coat the noodles; 2 tsp tapioca starch or cornstarch, divided, plus ⅓ cup (40 g) to coat the noodles; 2 tsp tapioca starch or cornstarch, divided, plus ⅓ cup (40 g) to coat the noodles; 7 oz (200 g) fresh or cooked pho noodles; 7 oz (200 g) fresh or cooked pho noodles; ⅓ cup (80 ml) water; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; ½ medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges; 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce; 2 tbsp (20 g) crispy fried shallot (hành phi; you can buy these at an Asian food store), for garnish; 2 tbsp (20 g) crispy fried shallot (hành phi; you can buy these at an Asian food store), for garnish; 1 bird’s eye chili pepper, thinly sliced on the bias, for garnish

Preparation info

Yield:
2
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
55 min

Appears in

Simply Pho

By Helen Le

Published 2017

About

As customers are constantly seeking out innovative pho dishes, this dish (phở chiên giòn xào bò) is one of the newer creations of pho restaurants in Vietnam. Choy sum (rau cải ngọt) is a leafy green vegetable commonly used in Chinese stir-fries. You can substitute the choy sum with bok choy or spinach.

Ingredients

7 oz (200 g) beef tenderloin, thinly sliced against the grain
Salt, to taste
Black pepper,

Asia
Vietnam
Main course

Method

In a large bowl, combine the beef with salt, black pepper, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of the oyster sauce, stock powder (if using), and 1 teaspoon of the tapioca starch. Give it a good mix and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
To make the crispy pho noodles, in a tray, separate the noodles with your hand