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The Facts about Vegetarian Pho or Pho Chay

May 4, 2009

Vegetarian pho, or pho chay, can be found served at Buddhist temples on holiday occasions and at vegetarian restaurants. The true pho chay found in Buddhist temples is conservatively vegetarian, owing to the strict vegetarian cuisine followed by Buddhist practitioners. While there are vegetarian pho found at commercial restaurants, ask some questions to ensure your pho chay is actually vegetarian, or non-meat.

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Corinne Trang – The Julia Child of Asian Cooking

April 28, 2009

Corinne Trang on Vietnamese pho: the success of pho lies in the quality of the stock, and the quality of the stock depends on the techniques and ingredients used in making them. Three hours is what you need for a great pho stock. Although not considered an expert in pho, Corinne Trang is very knowledgeable in all foods Asian and Asian noodles. With the French connection in her background, pho is only a natural step away.

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Pho in the U.S.: Sweeping North America Since 1975

April 21, 2009

Vietnamese pho is probably the dish that most Americans find recognizable. Americans actually find pho appealing, and for some of my friends it’s hard for them to describe pho and why they like it, but they keep coming back for more. For me, there is no mystery in a bowl of pho. It’s just good.

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Pho Broth: The Soul of Vietnamese Pho

April 15, 2009

There’s no denying that the pho broth is the most important element of the Vietnamese pho dish. Pho broth is the soul of the dish. It is what makes the dish Vietnamese pho.

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Understanding the Pho Menu: No More Ordering Pho by the Numbers

April 13, 2009

Ordering pho has always been a baffling matter to many. A pho menu seems like a mishmash of words that are as good as gibberish. Here’s how to get the most out of your pho menu.

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Chef Didier Corlou, A Passion for Pho and Vietnamese Cuisine

April 9, 2009

Pho and Vietnamese Cuisine – Chef Didier Corlou is a well-known, highly credible, and well-recognized authority when it comes to Vietnamese pho. His pho recipe is probably one of the best-tasting recipes you will find on the web.

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The History and Evolution of Pho: A Hundred Years’ Journey

April 8, 2009

A fascinating and definitive discussion of history and evolution of Vietnamese pho. The history of pho spans over a hundred years, from unification of Vietnam under French rule in 1887, to North and South Vietnam separation in 1954, and the Fall of Saigon in 1975 and beyond.

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Pho Que Huong Franchise: Pho and More for the Whole Family

April 6, 2009

Pho Que Huong franchise offers Vietnamese pho plus other popular fare including various beef, chicken and shrimp dishes, but consistency may be Pho Que Huong’s challenge.

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Mai Pham – Soul-Searching Through Vietnamese Cuisine

April 5, 2009

Mai Pham on Vietnamese Pho: use fresh, high-quality ingredients, preferably bought on the same day they were to be used.

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Global Pho: Pho Franchises Around the World

March 31, 2009

Vietnamese pho franchises going global with “Pho-nomenon.” Witness current top pho franchises such as Pho Hoa, Pho Que Huong, Pho 24, Pho Empire, and Pho & Grill.

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