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Vegan pho is a plant‑based version of Vietnam’s famous noodle soup, using a broth cooked with mushrooms, ginger, onions, soy sauce, cloves, cinnamon, coriander seeds and black cardamom spices.

The dish is made by pouring hot broth over blanched flat rice noodles and adding toppings such as bean sprout, tofu, mushrooms, and sliced chili.

Other ingredients may include leek, carrot, and bok choy, and fruits such as apples.

The pho is usually topped with fresh coriander and served with vegan fish sauce on the side.

A bowl of vegan pho with plant‑based toppings is served in Hanoi, photo by VnExpress/Duk Sun.

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