Turkey à la Pho Recipe

Feb 28, 2012 @ 1:13 PM
Posted by Malou Perez-Nievera, Special Contributor

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 1,674
Daily Value: 84%
Servings: 3

High-Fiber
Dairy-Free

Fat	53g	82%
Saturated	14g	71%
Trans	0g	0%
Carbs	110g	37%
Fiber	8g	31%
Sugars	6g	0%
Protein	177g	353%
Cholesterol	467mg	156%
Sodium	539mg	22%
Calcium	251mg	25%
Magnesium	281mg	70%
Potassium	2622mg	75%
Iron	13mg	70%
Zinc	14mg	92%
Vitamin A	494IU	10%
Vitamin C	8mg	13%
Thiamin (B1)	1mg	36%
Riboflavin (B2)	1mg	55%
Niacin (B3)	40mg	200%
Vitamin B6	4mg	190%
Folic Acid (B9)	109µg	27%
Vitamin B12	3µg	50%
Vitamin E	0mg	2%
Vitamin K	34µg	43%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	20g	0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	13g	0%

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I put "à la Pho" as a disclaimer because I only used the spices I had available in my pantry. Also, I don't like putting mint and other vegetables in my pho, so this is just my take on the Vietnamese dish. Nevertheless, the long hours of simmering lent a comforting feeling, topped with turkey it certainly hits the spot like an authentic bowl of pho would.

INGREDIENTS

3/4 teaspoon five spice powder
2 whole star anise
1 tablespoon annatto seeds
1/3 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon peppercorns
8-10 whole cloves
4 quarts water
3 stalks celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium-sized onion, quartered
One 4 ½- to 5-pound bone-in whole cooked turkey breast, thawed if frozen
One 2-inch piece unpeeled ginger, pounded
One 14-ounce package dried rice vermicelli
1 scallion, sliced thinly

DIRECTIONS

Place all of the spices in a skillet over medium heat. Toast for 1-2 minutes, shaking occasionally, and put the spices in a piece of cheesecloth. Tie up the cheesecloth with kitchen twine to form a pouch.

Fill a large stockpot with the water. Add the pouch of spices, celery, garlic, and onion and bring to a boil over high heat. Next, add the turkey and boil for 2 hours.

Remove the turkey and let rest until cool enough to handle. Shred the meat and strain the soup. Return the soup to the pot and place over medium heat. Add the vermicelli and let simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the noodles are soft. Add the scallion and serve.