Whenever I cook turkey or chicken I like to save the bones and store them in the freezer until I have enough to make some stock. I had finally saved up enough turkey bones to make some turkey stock and I knew exactly what I wanted to use it for. I had come across the idea of using leftover turkey and turkey stock to make a turkey pho a while ago that sounded really good. I had been wanting to try making a pho for a long time and now was the perfect opportunity. Pho is a Vietnamese rice noodle soup with a clear broth that is commonly flavoured with star anise, cloves, cinnamon and charred ginger. Beef is more commonly used but any meat will do and this time leftover turkey was on the menu. Once the stock was made it was pretty easy to infuse it with the star anise and other pho flavourings and the rest of the soup was a piece of cake to make. The leftover turkey pho turned out great! It was nice and light and fresh and I really enjoyed the star anise flavoured turkey broth. One of the things that I liked most about the pho was all of the fresh garnishes as they reminded me of warmer days. I will definitaly be making pho again and I think that next time I will be try the more classic beef version.
Turkey Pho
ingredients
- 6 cups turkey stock
- 4 star anise
- 4 cloves
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 2 shallots (cut in half and charred)
- 1 knob ginger (peeled and charred)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 8 ounces rice noodles (cooked as directed on package)
- 2 cups turkey (cooked, shredded and warmed)
- 2 cups bean sprouts (blanched)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 2 handfuls Thai basil (thinly sliced)
- 2 handfuls cilantro
- 2 jalapeno peppers (sliced)
- 2 limes (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
directions
- Simmer the turkey stock, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, shallots, ginger, fish sauce and palm sugar for 30 minutes.
- Strain the solids from the broth and discard.
- Place one serving of noodles in each bowl along with 1/4 of the turkey meat and bean sprouts.
- Pour the broth over the noodles and top with the green onions, Thai basil, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, lime slices, hoisin sauce and chili sauce.
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Rita says
I made Pho just today as well! Never made it with turkey though, nice change.
Amanda says
Oh how weird. It was so cold yesterday we were thinking about ordering pho out. I think making this with turkey meatballs would also be a really good option.
Mila says
Kevin, Pho was on my menu for this weekend! It’s one of my favorite go to soups! Your pictures always make me want to eat!
Mrs Ergül says
What a great idea of making pho with Turkey instead! Argh, I have been wanting to make some Turkey stock but I never have any Turkey bones….
Steph says
I love pho! Homemade stock is the best, it tastes so much cleaner.
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
Wonderful how the spices turn the usual chicken and turkey stock into pho stock. I really have to scour the Asian markets at this time of year to have any hope of finding great fresh herbs for pho — not that I ever mind a trip to the Asian grocery store! Happy new year!
Lorraine E says
Great idea for a cleaning meal after the Christmas indulgence Kevin! 🙂
TBC says
Best wishes for a joyous and peaceful 2009, Kevin.
Marjie says
What’s not to love about something so bright and colorful? I love seeing what you’ve dreamed up for dinner!
Katrina says
I’ve never had Pho, but it sure looks good!
And the quesadilla’s, YUMMY!
You sure know how to use up the leftovers!
Happy New Year, Kevin!
kickpleat says
mmm, pho is one of my favorites! lovely. i just wish i had some leftover turkey!
Captain Hunger says
Homemade soup stock rules! My turkey bones are in the freezer, so I will definitely try to give this pho a whirl. Thanks for the recipe.
Anonymous says
That looks great Kevin! Haven’t used star anise before and haven’t ordered pho in a restaurant. Thanks for the recipe!
Andrea says
I love making stock, it’s such a special treat when I get around to doing it. This looks just wonderful!
Paula says
I love pho, but have never had it with turkey. I should do a better job of saving the bones for stock like you do. This is a great idea for using turkey … YUM!
Big Boys Oven says
wow! this is really cool, new imagine of thie turkey pho, very creative! must be awesomely delicious!
Sharon says
Vietnamese? LOVE IT!
Esi says
Pho is one of my most favorite foods. I love this turkey version.
iska says
Turkey broth… sounds really yummy!
And that looks YUM indeed 🙂
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
Wonderful, as always!
Happy New Year!
Cheers,
Rosa
Lori says
Ooh, love pho…never thought to use turkey though, great idea! Happy New Year Kevin!!
Pam says
I have decided that Pho is my favorite soup. I’ll have to try it with some of the leftover turkey that I have stored in my fridge.
Fearless Kitchen says
I love pho, and like most other commenters I’ve never seen it done with turkey. That’s a great idea! Charing the ginger is an interesting idea too.
Hayley says
So fresh…Happy New Years!
Darius T. Williams says
Tons of flavor! Love this sir!
-Darius
http://www.everydaycookin.com
meeso says
Happy New Year… Can’t wait to see another year of amazing posts!
Elra says
Delicious!
Happy new year Kevin.
Best of luck for year 2009.
Cheers,
Elra
Cheryl says
Only you would think of making Turkey Pho! My Mother in Law would love it!
Anonymous says
I never had Pho, but I’m going to have to, yours looks fantastic!
Happy New Year!
Maya says
Looks wonderful Kevin!
Maria says
I have never made pho! I better get on it! It looks fabulous! Happy New Year to you!
Jessica@Foodmayhem says
I love pho! Never thought of turkey pho though…
Sandie says
Happy New Year, Kevin! Hope your 2009 is full of the things you treasure most.
ttfn300 says
i’ve never tried this dish, but it looks fantastic 🙂
Jan says
I have never had this dish but it sounds wonderful.
Wishing you a delicious New Year, Kevin
Natashya says
I love Asian soups.
This one looks so fresh and tasty, great use of the leftovers!
Have a wonderul New Year, Kevin.
gaga says
I love pho but have never had turkey pho! What a great idea. I’m sick right now, so this would really hit the spot…
elly says
I have never seen pho with turkey but it sounds great. I LOVE pho and get it often for lunch when it’s cold out!
Helene says
That Pho looks so good. I never made it but it looks so easy to make.
Lori says
That looks really good and healthy!
Jaime says
i’ve had beef pho and chicken pho but never turkey pho – i don’t see why not though! perfect for a cold day. looks great
Anonymous says
Great recipe!
I have never charred the shallot and ginger before..everyone loved this..we added lots of crushed red pepper and chile garlic sauce..it was so yummy! Thanks for posting!
Ruth Daniels says
Fabulous way to start Presto Pasta Nights in 2009…healthy and delicious. Thanks for sharing a great dish.
tigerfish says
very ingenious!
yoch says
Was on my way to making "standard fare soup" with my leftover Thanksgiving turkey stock I defrosted today when I came across this. Amazingly, I had almost all the ingredients on hand. Came out fantastic!