Faux Pho
Great recipe for when it’s cold outside and you want an easy pick-me-up. 30 min – makes 4 servings 1 teaspoon vegetable oil ½ onion 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 3-inch piece peeled ginger 2 ½ cups veggie broth 1 whole star anise 1 4-inch cinnamon stick 2 cups (4 oz) mixed mushrooms, brushed clean and thinly slices 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 packages glass noodles generous handful bean sprouts 4 sprigs basil leaves 1 thinly sliced Serrano chile 1. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion, cut side down, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, 3-4 minutes. Add 1 ½ cups water, broth, star anise, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until flavors meld, 7-8 minutes. Add mushrooms; simmer 2 minutes. Add scallions. Season with salt. 2. Meanwhile, boil noodles until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; divide among bowls. 3. Discard ginger, garlic, star anise and cinnamon; ladle