Wagyu Tomahawk Short Rib Pho
Ingredients
For the Bone Broth
- 1 Wagyu Tomahawk bone
- 1 onion, peeled and halved
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 4 cloves
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 8 cups water
- Salt, to taste
For the Pho
- 8 ounces Wagyu Tomahawk short rib, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 4 cups bone broth (prepared from above)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh herbs (Thai basil, cilantro, mint)
- Bean sprouts, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bone Broth: a. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the Wagyu Tomahawk bone on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes or until nicely browned. b. In a large stockpot, add the roasted bone, onion, garlic cloves, ginger, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds. c. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 4-5 hours, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface. d. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.
- Prepare the Pho: a. In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sugar. Stir until well combined and set aside. b. Bring the bone broth to a gentle simmer in a pot. Add the Wagyu Tomahawk short rib slices and cook for 1-2 minutes until they turn brown. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside. c. Divide the cooked rice noodles among four serving bowls. Top with the cooked Wagyu short rib slices. d. Pour the simmering bone broth over the noodles and meat in each bowl. e. Garnish the pho with thinly sliced onions, green onions, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts. f. Serve with lime wedges on the side and add the sauce mixture from Step 2a to taste. g. Optionally, offer Sriracha or chili sauce on the side for those who prefer a spicier flavor.
- Enjoy: Stir the ingredients in your bowl together, squeezing the lime wedges for an extra citrus kick. Savor the rich flavors of the Wagyu Tomahawk short rib pho and let the warmth of the broth and tender meat satisfy your taste buds.
Note: Feel free to customize your pho by adding other traditional toppings such as sliced jalapeños or Thai chilies for heat, Thai basil leaves, cilantro sprigs, or mint leaves for freshness, or even a drizzle of hoisin sauce or Sriracha for added depth of flavor.