tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post4414704658996033444..comments2024-03-03T17:06:13.464-08:00Comments on Passionate Eater: In Pictures: Learning How to Make Un-pho-gettable Pho BoPassionate Eaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-71426095481020186152010-08-02T15:47:17.117-07:002010-08-02T15:47:17.117-07:00i live in LA and cannot find canned pho broth ANYW...i live in LA and cannot find canned pho broth ANYWHERE in my favorite asian markets in echo park or otherwise. does ANYONE know of anywhere i can get some? <br /><br />i usually spend my sunday's making it from scratch but would love a quick-fix for fun during the week.Jessi Meehanhttp://www.facebook.com/jessimeehannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-75491535526210662132010-06-18T21:38:07.674-07:002010-06-18T21:38:07.674-07:00Those are some mouthwateringly gorgeous photos you...Those are some mouthwateringly gorgeous photos you've got there, yummm ;).<br />As for the recipe, don't worry about it, I'm sure you'll get it. Thanks so much for the links to others who have found their own pho way.<br />& I totally get you on the traditional food thing. The majority of Indian/ethnic dishes I've eaten were storebought/restaurant-made at least the first time I tried them. My parents will only ever go to Indian restaurants, and this stuff rarely ever gets made at home.<br /><br />~Kurious KittehAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-41361178938592610992010-06-01T10:28:26.921-07:002010-06-01T10:28:26.921-07:00I never eat pho the way the Vietnamese do. I'm...I never eat pho the way the Vietnamese do. I'm a white guy (if it matters) I eat the broth first. I keep the sprouts and basil etc on the side and eat them like a salad. After the hot yummy broth I eat the rest. I always get the raw beef slices pho where the beef cooks a bit in the broth. I like to squirt a little sriracha on each beef slice before eatingviagra onlinehttp://www.xlpharmacy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-68886848766791190242009-02-05T02:54:00.000-08:002009-02-05T02:54:00.000-08:00At those L.A. pho prices, yes, the effort is not w...At those L.A. pho prices, yes, the effort is not worth it at all <B>EatDrinkNBMerry</B>, but it gives one a special pride to say, "I made pho!" Happy Lunar New Year to you and Jeni too!<BR/><BR/>Hi <B>JeffL</B>! The beau and I miss you a lot and hope you are doing well! I have only heard urban legends about the canned stuff, but if you use it, it must be relatively good! Stay warm in the cold winter weather!Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-19308198314704254622009-02-04T20:11:00.000-08:002009-02-04T20:11:00.000-08:00We cheat with the canned broth too. It's not as g...We cheat with the canned broth too. It's not as good as at a restaurant, but for the convenience, I say pho-geddaboutit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-90037889321945718532009-02-04T16:13:00.000-08:002009-02-04T16:13:00.000-08:00PE, that really looks tasty. Good thing you're no...PE, that really looks tasty. Good thing you're not in a place like Alaska or you'd never find ingredients like rock sugar or fish sauce haha. I dont' even bother making this at home anymore – at $4.25 in Little Saigon, I'll save myself the effort. Xin nian kuai le to you.dealinhozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539062773663855156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-8179215663410106242009-02-02T17:25:00.000-08:002009-02-02T17:25:00.000-08:00Haha, I would also gladly pay a professional too, ...Haha, I would also gladly pay a professional too, because my pho is not that professional tasting <B>Foodhoe</B>!<BR/><BR/><B>Ambitious</B>, I just made beef stock the other day in anticipation for trying pho again, so I hope to perfect a recipe soon!Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-30634228740509124292009-02-02T12:02:00.000-08:002009-02-02T12:02:00.000-08:00I would love to try making Pho! Will you share the...I would love to try making Pho! Will you share the recipe soon??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-23583185776529013672009-02-02T09:33:00.000-08:002009-02-02T09:33:00.000-08:00Pe, you are so ambitious! The photos certainly ar...Pe, you are so ambitious! The photos certainly are inspiring and make me want to slurp noodle soup for lunch today... which of course I will gladly pay a professional for!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-45281812226455828022009-02-02T05:04:00.000-08:002009-02-02T05:04:00.000-08:00When I get the pho down right, I will do that Plea...When I get the pho down right, I will do that <B>PleasurePalate</B>!Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-62713576178717505412009-02-02T03:10:00.000-08:002009-02-02T03:10:00.000-08:00Wow, can you come over and make that pho for me? ...Wow, can you come over and make that pho for me? It looks so good. :)pleasurepalatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440637859807035906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-20083687987609492212009-02-02T02:37:00.000-08:002009-02-02T02:37:00.000-08:00Yes Sara, I will be sure to share them!I will be d...Yes <B>Sara</B>, I will be sure to share them!<BR/><BR/>I will be doing more experimenting this week, I think <B>OrangeHennesey</B>, I just bought a whole bunch of beef bones!<BR/><BR/>Experimenting is all the fun, when learning how to cook <B>PilgrimChick</B>, although, tasting the "failed" experiment may be torture sometimes.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment <B>Joey</B> and for your kind words. It is very sweet of you to share your special pho eating method!<BR/><BR/>I couldn't have put it better myself <B>Taste Memory</B>, it is basically always playing it by ear (or experience) with Asian cooks (especially our parents)!Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-4156892274171435492009-02-01T14:03:00.000-08:002009-02-01T14:03:00.000-08:00that looks stunning! i can already taste the broth...that looks stunning! i can already taste the broth. sprouts + basil combined = perfection!<BR/><BR/>lovely photo montage too. yes understandable about recipe development. my recipes are always evolving + the asian way of *homecooking* never/rarely involves measuring spoons/cups! <BR/><BR/>oy vey ;-)taste memoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788472489091750224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-8073892501232311482009-01-31T20:21:00.000-08:002009-01-31T20:21:00.000-08:00HiI don't get to your blog often. But I like your ...Hi<BR/>I don't get to your blog often. But I like your writing style. Your pho photos ..... Your broth looks darker than the pho I ate today which had a full flavored broth<BR/><BR/>I felt bad today due to drinks etc at a party last night. I was in low gear until I saw this entry which inspired me to go to a restaurant and eat pho. It set me right same as it has in the past. If you can make some good pho then you have really accomplished something. My game plan would be to make a few gallons of the broth then freeze some. The broth is obviously the key in pho<BR/><BR/>I never eat pho the way the Vietnamese do. I'm a white guy (if it matters) I eat the broth first. I keep the sprouts and basil etc on the side and eat them like a salad. After the hot yummy broth I eat the rest. I always get the raw beef slices pho where the beef cooks a bit in the broth. I like to squirt a little sriracha on each beef slice before eating<BR/><BR/>Best of luck<BR/>Keep up the good workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-18844923859656108422009-01-31T19:53:00.000-08:002009-01-31T19:53:00.000-08:00That's great that you are learning--sounds like ch...That's great that you are learning--sounds like challenge with a potentially fabulous-tasting result.pilgrimchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808106043964544413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-5583841564778697112009-01-31T12:43:00.000-08:002009-01-31T12:43:00.000-08:00I'm so glad you posted this! I love pho and now pr...I'm so glad you posted this! I love pho and now probably have to get some for lunch :)<BR/><BR/>Have fun with your pho experiments, hope we get to hear about them soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-84891771158971651822009-01-31T12:16:00.000-08:002009-01-31T12:16:00.000-08:00I can't wait to hear about your pho experiences.I can't wait to hear about your pho experiences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-51158215534028123412009-01-31T03:14:00.000-08:002009-01-31T03:14:00.000-08:00Thank you so much Wandering Chopsticks, that means...Thank you so much <B>Wandering Chopsticks</B>, that means so much to me to hear you say that! Especially coming from you, it is a huge compliment!Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-22675975972843696162009-01-31T03:02:00.000-08:002009-01-31T03:02:00.000-08:00That looks great. Once you've got the basics down,...That looks great. Once you've got the basics down, it's just a matter of experimenting until you reach the right proportions to suit your tastebuds. I tend to like more star anise myself. :PWandering Chopstickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-43982727783267958332009-01-30T17:00:00.000-08:002009-01-30T17:00:00.000-08:00I know Donna-FFW, sorry about the unfinished busin...I know <B>Donna-FFW</B>, sorry about the unfinished business in this post. Although the pho bo was quite good, it wasn't right. You should check out pho at a Vietnamese place near you!Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-91002418441225133282009-01-30T16:46:00.000-08:002009-01-30T16:46:00.000-08:00You learn about something new every day, can't wai...You learn about something new every day, can't wait to see how this soup comes about. You're leaving everyone hanging here:) Ive never heard of it, honestly.It certainly looks delicious!! I want to try some now.Donna-FFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380224050534765193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-331587311755377532009-01-30T16:14:00.000-08:002009-01-30T16:14:00.000-08:00I too have seen those cans of pho Chef Ben, and al...I too have seen those cans of pho <B>Chef Ben</B>, and also the instant packets. I have used those instant packets, and they are quite tasty during a time of great hunger.Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-32119317478264290662009-01-30T15:44:00.000-08:002009-01-30T15:44:00.000-08:00PE, I give you credit for at least trying. I love ...PE, I give you credit for at least trying. I love pho but don't know if I can ever make the broth the way they do it at the restaurants. Once I saw pho noodles at the store, and a can of pho broth! Yep, they have can broth specifically for pho. So I bought it along with some thin cut meat from the deli and fresh basil but in the end the broth from the can tasted thin and with no body. Luckily, I can get pho anywhere in the Bay Area. :)Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-83322236278232378342009-01-30T15:38:00.000-08:002009-01-30T15:38:00.000-08:00Hm, perhaps MSG is a key ingredient Elmomonster? ...Hm, perhaps MSG is a key ingredient <B>Elmomonster</B>? I didn't use it myself, but my pho tasted a bit to star anisey.Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-52636752853201703442009-01-30T15:13:00.000-08:002009-01-30T15:13:00.000-08:00P.E.,Lookin' forward to your journey to pho-nomena...P.E.,<BR/><BR/>Lookin' forward to your journey to pho-nomenal success. (OK, Kirk's was better). I tried to make it myself once and ended up cheating with MSG because it just didn't taste right.<BR/><BR/>Suffice it to say, that was the first and last time I tried to do it myself.elmomonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102068612919963395noreply@blogger.com