Low-Carb Vietnamese Pho with Shirataki Noodles

This Low-Carb Vietnamese Pho with Shirataki Noodles is a delectable keto-friendly twist on the classic Vietnamese soup. It's rich, aromatic, and satisfying, perfect for anyone looking for a low-carb comfort meal.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Vietnamese

Keyword Keto Dinner, keto Vietnamese soup, low-carb Asian cuisine, low-carb pho, shirataki noodles pho

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 175kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Strainer
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

8 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced
4 cups beef broth
2 packs shirataki noodles, drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1 cardamom pod
1 tbsp fish sauce
Salt, to taste
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 green onions, sliced green onions, sliced
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Bean sprouts, for garnish (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until the onions become translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the beef broth to the pot along with the star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pod. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes to infuse the broth with the spices.
While the broth is simmering, prepare the shirataki noodles according to the package instructions, usually involving rinsing and boiling for a couple of minutes. Drain and set aside.
After the broth has simmered, strain out the spices and discard them, returning the broth to the pot. Stir in the fish sauce and salt to taste.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the thinly sliced beef sirloin to the broth, cooking just until the beef is no longer pink. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
To assemble the pho, divide the shirataki noodles among four serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth and beef slices over the noodles.
Top each bowl with the chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, jalapeño slices, and a few basil leaves. Serve with lime wedges and bean sprouts, if using, on the side.

Notes

For a richer broth, simmer with beef bones for an additional 30 minutes before adding the sirloin.

Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less jalapeño.

Shirataki noodles are a fantastic low-carb substitute for traditional rice noodles, but ensure they are well-rinsed to remove any unwanted odors.

If you prefer a more tender cut of beef, you can use beef tenderloin in place of sirloin.

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