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I'm vietnamese and love my Pho. I've given up all grains and processed carbs for the diet. Anyone figure out a way to still eat pho, other than on cheat days?

I've thought of doing all bean sprouts as the filler item but consensus says they're still soy.

I saw a recipe that used spinach but I'm thinking that it might change the flavor of the broth too much.

Also, I can't seem to find bone marrow that's from a grassfed cow, do you guys think it would matter if it's just from a regular cow?

flag	asked Nov 7 2011 at 6:51 JimboDude 121●1●5

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Probably twice a month I order a large #11 (brisket & eye of round) with no noodles and extra meat. They used to look at me like I was crazy... It's not grass fed but I say don't let trying to be perfect ruin your day. – Dave S. Nov 7 2011 at 13:55

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Bean sprouts are not a vegetable? Just be WAPF for one meal if that's the case and call it "good enough". – Dave S. Nov 7 2011 at 13:57

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The bean sprouts should be mung, not soy. – Tikivana Nov 7 2011 at 16:10

I just order pho with double meat, double veg, no noodles. People in the local restaurant don't even blink anymore. – Karen Jul 25 at 11:03

Eric · Answer 1 · 2011-11-07 07:00:23Z UTC

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Latest in Paleo Pho Recipe / Vietnamese Beef Soup

http://www.latestinpaleo.com/blog/2011/3/22/latest-in-paleo-pho-recipe-vietnamese-beef-soup.html

A butcher should be able to get you some bones from a grass feed cow.

answered Nov 7 2011 at 7:00

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I also really like this recipe. – Rhubarb Nov 7 2011 at 7:38

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Agree! Similar to a winter Ramen dish that I get in the city, sans noodles, but with a little rice on the side. Yummo. – jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com Nov 7 2011 at 13:48

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I made a batch of this last night and I can't wait to eat it again. So. Damn. Good. – Karen P. Nov 7 2011 at 18:00

Awesome Karen!!! – Eric Nov 7 2011 at 18:31

I saw that one but I'm not sure why the broth is so cloudy. I'm used to a very clear pho broth. I have my mom's recipe but I'm just looking for something to fill in the noodle gap. I'll have to search for those bones from a grass fed cow. Winter season is almost here and it's time to start some paleo style pho! – JimboDude Nov 7 2011 at 22:04

Suzy M. · Answer 2 · 2011-11-07 13:03:42Z UTC

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you might want to check out Sea Tangle Kelp Noodles:

http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Tangle-Noodle-Company-Noodles/dp/B0019JTH96

answered Nov 7 2011 at 13:03

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	Kelp noodles taste horrendous. I prefer shirataki. – conciliator Nov 7 2011 at 15:08
	I don't mind kelp noodles at all - especially in a soup. – Thumper Nov 7 2011 at 17:25
	conciliator, really? I found the shirataki smell unbearable, and I have a bag of kelp noodles in my pantry to try. I heard they were nearly flavorless... – Moonablaze Jul 25 at 2:31

Brian · Answer 3 · 2012-07-25 01:47:34Z UTC

I second the zucchini noodles. I also use carrot noodles with the zucchini when I make pho. All you need is a julienne peeler (this is what I have: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CEWJD/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01). I can imagine this would work for a lot of vegetables and be a suitable noodle substitute for many dishes.

see · Answer 4 · 2011-11-07 15:38:50Z UTC

I've used zucchini noodles before and it was super yummy. I just put them raw into the bowl and poured the broth over them then added the usual toppings.

Also, if bean sprouts don't bother you then maybe you shouldn't worry about eating them? But, if you really don't want to, super fine slices of fennel might taste nice?

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Harfatum · Answer 5 · 2012-07-25 01:54:33Z UTC

There's not too much non-paleo about Pho. My local Asian market sells radish sprouts, those are a good garnish instead of soy sprouts (Mung bean sprouts are also common and less of a concern). I just use rice noodles but there's nothing wrong with zucchini noodles or whatever substitute you like.

I like this recipe, but use extra meat.

http://www.consumedgourmet.com/2011/05/pho.html

Joan · Answer 6 · 2012-07-25 07:31:51Z UTC

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Isn't Pho just beef stock, beef parts, vegetables and rice noodles?

It sounds paleo to me. I wouldn't change anything.

answered Jul 25 at 7:31

Joan
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	The OP stated in the question that he is grain-free. But you're right about the rest. – Christopher Gagnon Jul 25 at 12:52
	PHo also has delicious sugar in it too. ;-) – primallykosher Jul 25 at 15:49
	I thought rice was a grass seed, not a grain? Mark Sisson just said that rice noodles are ok if your particular brand of Paleo/primal permits rice. I have to avoid the carbs, so I make my own pho at home (good recipe for chicken pho on the Steamy Kitchen blog--leave out the sugar!) and use zucchini noodles, too. – Janknitz Nov 29 at 8:05

Aughra · Answer 7 · 2012-07-25 12:06:14Z UTC

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Make pho with kelp noodles!! They're soooo yummy.

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Kelle · Answer 8 · 2012-11-28 22:55:24Z UTC

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I thought mine was pretty good! http://bipolarpaleo.blogspot.com/2011/08/so-not-pho.html

answered Nov 28 at 22:55

Kelle
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Anyone able to make Pho work with paleo?

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