Pho--A Vietnamese Culinary Delight

Introduction:

Pho can be found on nearly every street corner in Vietnam. The locals enjoy slurping fresh rice noodles in a flavorful broth at all times of day. My experience with pho was love at first bite, and I continue to enjoy this special Vietnamese food on a regular basis.

What food did I try?:

The best food I've eaten in Vietnam so far has been pho, which is a delicious noodle soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat (typically beef).

How did I feel when I tried it?:

Eating pho brightens my day. Every bite makes me feel warm inside. The steamy broth and warm rice noodles are perfect for a rainy day (and it rains a lot in Vietnam). Although pho is served for every meal of the day, I prefer pho for dinner. Sometimes it is too hot outside to enjoy pho during the middle of the day. Combining the heat, humidity and a warm bowl of pho makes me sweat more than I would like to during a meal. However, I really enjoy eating pho at night when the weather is a bit cooler.

How is the food prepared?:

The pho broth is prepared with herbs in a big pot. After heating the broth, the other ingredients are added to each bowl of pho. Fresh rice noodles are added, along with raw meat that cooks in the steaming broth.

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