This article about Pho was written by Paul Hench at Masters in Public Health
Pho joints have always populated the Asian neighborhoods of most urban cities. Now Vietnamese restaurants are prominent in suburban areas too, making pho a comfort food for many. It’s light, easy for lunch or dinner and here are the top pho blogs that will teach you more about the classic soup dish.
1. Pho Fever This fantastic blog has a directory for finding pho restaurants all over the world. Whether you’re in New York City or Melbourne, you’ll be able to find pho near you.
2. Loving Pho This blog talks about preparing pho sans MSG and the various garnishes used to enhance the soup. It also touches on the different types of pho you’ll find in the U.S. according to region.
3. Just Pho You Learn new recipes and the must-have ingredients for pho. The blogger also talks about an aunt who uses orange peel in her pho and how to simmer the broth so you end up with a hearty taste from your soup.
4. Stickyrice This blog covers Vietnamese food and has images of authentic Vietnamese cooking. It’s a great blog that explains the history of pho inside and out, giving you the skinny on this traditional dish. For general foodies, this blog also takes you to other countries for authentic food.
5. Wandering Chopsticks This blog is packed with authentic Vietnamese recipes, including many incarnations of pho. Learn how to use fish sauce, fresh herbs and the perfect rare meat with this cooking site. It’s also more interesting than the standard foodie blog because the writers share a glimpse of their personal lives too.
6. Ravenous Couple This couple loves to cook and eat and share their ventures with you through their foodie blog. It’s a fun blog because it has a personal spin and a hefty section where the engaged couple shares Vietnamese recipes from their own family members. Outside of that, the couple chronicles their dining out exploits for a well-rounded blog with an emphasis on Vietnamese cuisine.
7. Steamy Kitchen This food and recipe blog focuses on easy, fresh recipes that can easily be made at home. This means there are pho recipes that are simple even for the novice cooker. Check out the recipe for cooking up pho in a crock pot and spring rolls, which are a light starter before having your soup.
8. Viet World Kitchen This blog is all about Vietnamese cuisine, which means there’s plenty of pho talk along the way. Check out the side bar for a lengthy list of pho recipes you can try out at home.
9. Pho 411 Think of this blog as your crash course in pho. From ingredients to how to use chopsticks, this is the first site you should visit when looking to learn everything about pho.
10. Eating Asia These bloggers go throughout Asia, showing us amazing photography and food along the way. This means it’s a blog that’s packed with various types of pho from traditional rare beef to seafood-infused soups.
Next time you’re hankering for a bowl of warmth, look up a Vietnamese restaurant in your area. You’re sure to find pho a filling meal that’s easy on the budget and your waistline. Pho can also be created at home after a grocery stop for noodles, your choice of protein and fresh herbs.
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