Pho Yo

Ingredients & Essence Mapping for Food Pairings:

• Star Anise: Represents warmth and boldness, perfect for creating depth in broth-based dishes.
• Cinnamon (Cassia Bark): Embodies sweetness and complexity, ideal for balancing savory and sweet tones.
• Cloves: Adds pungent spice and aromatic richness, lifting hearty stews or soups.
• Cardamom Pods (Black): Symbolizes freshness and balance, enhancing flavors in soups or teas.
• Coriander Seeds: Offers brightness and a touch of citrus, excellent for lightening rich broths.
• Fennel Seeds: Contributes a subtle licorice sweetness, pairing perfectly with roasted meats or vegetables.
• Black Peppercorns: Brings grounding heat and earthy intensity to any dish.
• Ginger Powder: Provides zesty warmth, perfect for adding a refreshing kick to soups or marinades.
  

Flavor Profile

The Pho Yo Soup Blend delivers a complex, aromatic, and well-balanced flavor profile. Sweet, spicy, and subtly earthy notes come together to create a rich and comforting base for Vietnamese-style soups.

Personaware™ Profile:

• Primary Fundamental Frequency Color: Golden Amber (#FFBF00)
• Color Psychology: This color evokes warmth, comfort, and vitality, reflecting the blend’s rich and harmonious flavors.
• Color Theory: Golden Amber harmonizes the warmth of cinnamon and star anise with the earthy richness of cloves and fennel.
• Color Philosophy: Represents the nurturing, balancing nature of pho—an embrace in every bowl.
  

Blend Summary

The Pho Yo Soup Blend is a testament to the art of crafting rich, balanced flavors. Perfectly suited for creating comforting pho or elevating other culinary creations, it carries the spirit of Vietnamese cuisine in every pinch.

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🧙‍♂️ ~The Spice Wizard of Chef Heart

Instructions:

1. Simmer beef broth with beef bones, onion, ginger, and Pho Yo Soup Blend for 1.5–2 hours.
2. Strain the broth and season with fish sauce.
3. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
4. Arrange noodles in bowls, add raw sliced beef, and pour hot broth over to cook the meat.
5. Garnish with fresh herbs, lime, bean sprouts, and chili slices.
   

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix Pho Yo Soup Blend, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, and vegetable oil.
2. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for deeper flavor).
3. Grill chicken on medium-high heat until cooked through, with a golden-brown char.
4. Serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro as garnish.
   

Instructions:

1. Toss the chicken pieces with the poultry rub until evenly coated.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
4. Add the chicken back to the pot along with the chicken broth, potatoes, and thyme.
5. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld together. Serve hot with crusty bread.