Express Pho Soup with Spiralized Daikon
Express pho soup with spiralized daikon is a fragrant Vietnamese-inspired soup made with beef stock, star anise, cinnamon and fresh ginger. The TM7 gently simmers the broth to develop deep flavour while thin daikon noodles cook to a tender bite. Sliced beef fillet cooks gently in the hot liquid, finished with fish sauce and fresh coriander for an aromatic main course.
About this recipe
Express Pho Soup with Spiralized Daikon in the Thermomix TM7 brings the soul-warming flavours of Vietnamese street food straight to your kitchen in record time. Instead of traditional rice noodles, this clever recipe uses spiralized daikon, a crisp Japanese radish that turns into silky, low-carb noodles that soak up the aromatic broth beautifully. Searching for quick weeknight dinner recipes with your all-in-one kitchen machine? This soup answers the call: star anise, cinnamon stick and fresh root ginger infuse the homemade beef stock with genuine pho character, while thinly sliced beef fillet cooks gently in the hot liquid just before serving. The TM7 heats and simmers the broth steadily, coaxing out those deep spice notes without you standing over the hob. Finished with fish sauce and fresh coriander leaves, every slurp delivers that signature balance of savoury, sweet and herbal notes — a light yet satisfying main course any night of the week.
Preparation tips
- Slice the beef fillet as thinly as possible while it is still slightly firm from the fridge; paper-thin slices will cook gently in the hot broth and stay beautifully tender in your pho.
- Taste the broth just before serving and adjust the fish sauce gradually, as its saltiness can vary between brands; a little extra star anise deepens the pho aroma if desired.
- Swap the daikon noodles for spiralized carrot or courgette if daikon is unavailable, and add the fresh coriander only at the table so it keeps its bright, herbal punch.
Recipe variations
- Make a vegetarian version by replacing the beef stock paste with mushroom stock and the beef fillet with firm tofu or oyster mushrooms, keeping the star anise, cinnamon and ginger for that authentic pho fragrance.
- For a festive winter variation, add steamed pak choi and shiitake mushrooms from the Varoma, and serve with lime wedges, thinly sliced red chilli and spring onion for a colourful, celebratory pho spread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the beef stock paste directly in the mixing bowl guarantees a perfectly balanced broth base without any extra measuring cups. [Built-in Scale]
- Steaming the daikon noodles keeps them tender-crisp while their subtle pepper sweetness shines through in the finished pho. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the broth with star anise and cinnamon develops deep spice flavour without any risk of boiling over or scorching. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the fish sauce and ginger evenly through the hot soup gives every bowl a consistent savoury aroma in seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Grating the fresh root ginger finely releases its zesty oils fully, infusing the stock faster than hand-chopped pieces. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- daikon (Japanese radish)
- beef stock paste, homemade
- fine sea salt
- water
- star anise
- cinnamon stick
- fresh root ginger
- beef fillet steak
- fish sauce
- fresh coriander leaves