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Cilantro Microgreens Pho Bowl (30-Minute Vietnamese Dinner)

Cilantro Microgreens Pho Bowl (30-Minute Vietnamese Dinner)

30 min

· Serves 2

· Updated March 17, 2026

ChefPax Microgreens test kitchen — grown and curated in Manor, TX
Aromatic beef-broth pho with rice noodles and a full herb plate — cilantro microgreens take the place of whole-leaf cilantro for concentrated flavor.
dinner
soup
vietnamese
asian
Available Saturdays at SFC Farmers Market

South First location, 9AM–1PM. See market details →

Ingredients

  • 4 cups good beef or bone broth

  • 6 oz dried rice noodles, cooked

  • 1 cup cilantro microgreens

  • 6 oz rare beef (sirloin, thinly sliced)

  • 2 star anise

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • Bean sprouts, lime wedges, sriracha & hoisin to serve

Instructions

  • 1

    Simmer broth with star anise and cinnamon for 15 minutes. Remove spices; season with fish sauce and sugar.

  • 2

    Place rice noodles in bowls. Lay raw beef slices on top — the hot broth will cook them.

  • 3

    Ladle boiling broth over everything to cook the beef.

  • 4

    Pile cilantro microgreens on top alongside bean sprouts and lime wedges.

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