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Pho ga

From the video “How to make PHO GA (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup) | Helen's Recipes” by Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food). RecipesMD is not affiliated with Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food). Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personInvolvedFine for a weeknight

Mild

Total time: ~150 min
Serves: ~6
Cost: ~$6.16*
Difficulty: Involved
Ingredients: 23

Ingredients

No pork

May contain gluten, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$12.32*for the batch in the video

~$6.16*per serving

You save about ~$10.84* per serving (64% less*) than ordering it out — ~$21.68* for ~2 portions.

Cook it~$6.16*

Order out~$17*

Order out = a typical Ontario noodle bowl, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

8 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 11 predicted from typical costs · not priced: soup chicken, shallot, star anise, coriander root, lime leaf

* Estimate, not a quote: 11 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario noodle bowl at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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somesaltshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
1spring onionstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 slicesgingerstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4 literswaterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbspsaltstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tspchicken stockstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1onionstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 knob 7 cmgingerstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
3shallotstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1cinnamon stickstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2star anisestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
6coriander rootstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
one package 5 mmrice noodlestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
somelime leafshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
1onionstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
somespring onionshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
to tastesotut herbstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
to tasteasian sweet basilstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
to tastebean sproutstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
to tastehoisin saucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
to tastesrirachastated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
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stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess

Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 67% of ingredient lines (50% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

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Steps

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Equipment

pot
ladle
colander
cutting board
knife

What the video didn’t say

Exact cooking time depends on the type of chicken
Servings and total preparation time were not stated

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Pho ga

What makes Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food)'s Pho ga recipe and technique special?

Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food)'s take on Pho ga focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Pho ga at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Pho ga recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Pho ga ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Pho ga can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food)'s Pho ga?

This recipe utilizes approximately 23 ingredients across 17 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Pho ga?

The official cooking video by Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food) is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.

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