Moving from a town of 6,500 people to the suburbs of Washington DC has provided a lot of opportunities for us as far as stuff to do. Top on my list of stuff to do is eat.We don't exactly have the disposable income available to us with the cost of living being so high in this area. We do however, crawl out of our cave every now and again and partake of some good food. The Chiropractor office I visit is right next to a Vietnamese noodle parlor that is always full of people when I drive by. Normally I just slow down to a creeper speed and salivate as I watch people slurp up delicious noodles. We finally decided to check it out, mainly so I wouldn't get a restraining order for putting my nose up to the glass and breathing heavily every time I am there.
I have never been to a restaurant like this and have never had Pho before and thought I would pass on my knowledge to anyone who is pho ignorant like I was. Pho (pronounced "fuh") is a Vietnamese noodle soup normally served with beef or chicken. The soup is normally served with a side of fresh basil, bean sprouts, chilies and lime. These can be added as the diner wishes. When selecting beef you generally have options of what cut of meat you want; steak, fatty flank, lean flank, and brisket.
I'm thinking I want to try to make some for myself. Here is the recipe I want to try:
Vietnamese Pho: Beef Noodle Soup by Steamy Kitchen
Move over Iranian Kabobs, I think I may have found my new favorite ethnic food! I wonder what we will try next? Is there any exotic or ethnic foods you have recently tried or want to try? Let us know, I'm always looking for something new!
