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Instructions
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To make the broth: In a large pot, combine the water, shallots, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, carrots, ginger, peppercorns, cloves, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1/2 bunch cilantro. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Strain the broth and discard the solids. Keep the broth simmering until ready to use.
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Cook the rice noodles according to package directions.
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Divide the noodles between 4 bowls. Top with the scallions, basil, mushrooms, carrots, and baby bok choy.
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Pour the hot broth over each bowl. Serve with lime wedges, remaining cilantro, and extra soy sauce.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Spices 🌟Toast the whole cloves, black peppercorns, and dried shiitake mushrooms in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding water to intensify their aromatic compounds and deepen the broth's flavor complexity.
- Layered Broth Building 🍲Char your ginger, garlic, and shallots directly over flame or in a hot pan before adding to the broth—this caramelization creates a richer, more sophisticated umami base than raw additions.
- Taste and Balance Method ⚖️Create a small tasting spoon ritual: combine equal parts of your broth with a touch of lime juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar to find the perfect sweet-salty-sour balance before serving the entire pot.
- Fresh Herb Timing Strategy 🌿Reserve half your cilantro and basil for garnish at service time rather than cooking them into the broth—this preserves their bright, volatile oils and creates a more vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Pre-Cook Your Vegetables Strategically 🥬Add baby bok choy and carrots separately based on cooking time: carrots 5 minutes before serving, bok choy just 90 seconds before—this prevents mushiness and maintains textural contrast in your final bowl.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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