Vegan Pho with Tofu & Oyster Mushrooms

We used Oyster mushrooms and fried bean curd rich in texture instead of beef in traditional pho.

Ingredients

• Fried bean curd (tofu)
• Oyster mushrooms
• Fresh ginger
• Shredded garlic
• Spring onion
• Chilli pepper
• Coriander
• Mint
• Pomegranate sauce/sticky vinegar
• Sriracha sauce
• Salt/veggie powder
• Soy sauce (instead of fish sauce)
• Cinnamon
• Star anise
• Pimento

Vegetable broth tends to lack flavor and depth. To avoid the problem, we suggest the following tips:

Directions

1. Fry the onion and fresh shredded ginger first in a pan
2. Add two 3-inch cinnamon, 2 star anise, 3 clove and several pieces of pimento when the onion and ginger are slightly burnt
3. Add water to the pan together with 1-2 spoons of light soy sauce and salt/veggie powder, boil for 20-30 minutes
4. Filter the soup to get rid of the onions and spice