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Vegan Pho w/ Daikon Noodles

Vegan Pho w/ Daikon Noodles | Well and Full | #vegan #recipe

Before I get started, let me give you a little disclaimer – if you’re looking for a super authentic pho recipe, this will not be it. If you’re looking for a savory, umami, insanely delicious pho-like soup, then this recipe would be it. Of course, presenting an authentic pho recipe on a vegan blog would be, by definition of pho, impossible. So instead of using the traditional meat-based broth, this soup gets its base from shiitake mushrooms, which have a wonderfully meaty flavor and texture. Coupled with garlic, ginger, and a little bit of miso, traditional pho won’t even compare!

And then there’s the daikon noodles. This is a serious departure from the norm, but I love using vegetables in unexpected ways to mix things up (not to mention keep things healthy!) You can of course use any pasta or noodle that you like in place of the daikon. But the daikon noodles add such a delicious crunch and texture to the pho, I highly recommend using them. I hope that you’ll love this recipe! :)

Vegan Pho w/ Daikon Noodles | Well and Full | #vegan #recipe

Vegan Pho w/ Daikon Noodles | Well and Full | #vegan #recipe

Vegan Pho w/ Daikon Noodles

Daikon noodles add a delicious crunch to this twist on vegan pho.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 -4

Ingredients
  

Aromatics

  • 1 Inch Piece Fresh Ginger grated
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 Cups Shiitake Mushrooms
  • 2-3 Tsp Sesame Oil for Sauté

Broth

  • 4 Cups Vegetable Stock
  • 2 Tbs Shoyu or Tamari Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbs Miso

Daikon Noodles

  • 1 Daikon Radish peeled and spiralized

To Serve

  • Lime Wedges
  • Fresh Cilantro

Instructions
 

Aromatics

  • In a large pot, bring sesame oil to medium low heat. Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and shiitake mushrooms. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until mushrooms are soft. Be careful not to let garlic brown too much!

Broth

  • Once mushrooms are soft, add vegetable stock, soy sauce, and miso. Stir, and let simmer for about a minute.

Daikon Noodles

  • While broth is simmering, peel and spiralize daikon noodles.
  • For softer noodles, add to broth and simmer for a few minutes. For crunchier noodles, add to broth when ready to serve.

Putting It All Together

  • To serve, spoon out broth and noodles into bowls. Serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Vegan Pho w/ Daikon Noodles | Well and Full | #vegan #recipeVegan Pho w/ Daikon Noodles | Well and Full | #vegan #recipe

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22 Comments

  • Reply
    Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
    March 21, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    Daikon was actually one of the first veggies I spiralized! So fun!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 21, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      Really? That’s awesome! I love spiralized daikon :D

  • Reply
    Beverley @ Born to Sweat
    March 21, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    i love experimenting with different asian style soups! i’ve seen some pho recipes and they look tricky and have a million ingredients – i love your simplified version!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 21, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      Thank you Beverley!! :D

  • Reply
    Vale
    March 21, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    This looks really good!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 21, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      Thanks Vale!! :D

  • Reply
    Katrina
    March 21, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Such a creative way to make veggie soup! Those noodles sound awesome!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 21, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      Thanks Katrina!! :D

  • Reply
    Brianne @Natural Girl Modern World
    March 21, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    I love spiralizing Daikon! Daikon soup was my mom’s version of “chicken noodle” when we were sick. Love the photos Sarah!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 21, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      That’s awesome!! I wish my mom would’ve made soups with daikon radish ;)

  • Reply
    Thalia @ butter and brioche
    March 22, 2016 at 3:19 am

    love this pho. i’ve never made pho before but i definitely have to do so now. so beautiful.

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 22, 2016 at 9:22 am

      Thank you Thalia!! :D

  • Reply
    Julia Mueller
    March 22, 2016 at 9:35 am

    I loooooove pho, and am always up for a vegan version! It looks like it’packed with flavor…bring on those Daikon noodles!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 22, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks Julia!! :D

  • Reply
    Evi @ greenevi
    March 22, 2016 at 10:49 am

    5 stars
    Pfff…. authentic, meat-based pho recipe, who needs that? This version sounds just perfect!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 22, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      I couldn’t agree more ;) Thanks Evi!! :D

  • Reply
    Amy | Lemon and Coconut
    March 22, 2016 at 11:13 am

    5 stars
    Wow that looks so good, and I love that I can eat everything in it too! :)

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 22, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Nice!! Thanks Amy! <3

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    Karyn B
    October 1, 2018 at 3:59 am

    5 stars
    OMG I have been searching for some time for a vegan pho and oh my wordy did this just blow me and my family out of the park 💥 it will surely become a regular staple in my household. Thank you so much for sharing 💜💚

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      October 1, 2018 at 9:47 am

      Hi Karyn, I’m so thrilled to hear you and your family liked this recipe! Thanks so much for leaving a review :)

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