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Thai Noodle Bowl: Faux Pho

By Rachael | Updated on November 15, 2018

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A Thai and Vietnamese Fusion that is sweet and spicy, and comes together in 15 minutes.

Thai noodle bowl

I am going to refer to this as a Thai noodle bowl, but you could also call is Faux Pho.

I never knew how to pronounce Pho for the longest time. I always thought it was “faux”. Common mistake I hear. Anyway, it is Fuh, like Fu**! I just think it is fun to call this Faux Pho (Fo-Fa)!

Anyway, I was sitting in my room watching Scandal… trying to get into it since it seems like everyone I know has recommended it to me… and I am totally craving Pho. Like want it this second. But of course, I have 4 kids, one of which was napping, so running out to get some was not going to happen.

I decided to use what I had on hand to create something that ended up being magical. I used this Chili Honey Lime Chicken as inspiration, and I just keep making it over and over because it tastes so good, is so easy to throw together, and has some of my favorite ingredients. Now if only I could find a way to incorporate some chocolate into this! Just kidding.

thai noodles

Isn’t it just gorgeous? I mean succulent shrimp, spicy jalapenos, fresh cilantro and green onions, some great veggies, and a broth I could drink straight up! Oh ya, and it has Ramen noodles in it. You read that right…the cheap, easy to come by, college student salvation, Ramen!

Which reminds me of a funny story. We were at dinner with some Mormon Missionaries, and I asked them if they get fed a lot, or if they have to cook much. They said that they eat at member’s homes a lot, and when they don’t, their neighbor, who is from Guam, gives them lots of food. They said, “He shares these great authentic noodles with us.” And my 9 year old son says, “So basically they feed you Guam-en Noodles.” Hysterical right? He gets his sense of humor from his dad.

spicy thai noodle bowl

Anyway, I do use Ramen, but not the MSG flavor packet. That goes in the trash. Just those fun little noodles! I throw in some great seasonings and extras, cut up my peppers, and boil the noodles so they soak in all the flavor and goodness. I cook the shrimp separately because I hate the idea of them overcooking. I then toss it together, top with fresh goodness, and find my happy place while I eat it. Alone. No sharing. Just kidding…I’ll share! But you can make your own with this recipe:

Thai Noodle Bowl: Faux Pho

Thai and Vietnamese flavors fuse together in this sweet and spicy noodle bowl and it comes together in 15 minutes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Faux Pho, noodle bowl
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 package Ramen Not the flavor packet
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sriracha Thai hot sauce
  • 1 Tbs soy sauce
  • 2 Tbs Sweet Chili Sauce I used Mae Ploy, but anything works
  • 1 Tbs honey
  • 1/2 a jalapeno
  • 1-2 sweet mini peppers
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1/2 cup broccoli florets

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 green onions chopped

Shrimp

  • 1/2 lb shrimp
  • 1 tbs butter
  • 1 tbs honey
  • 2 Tbs Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1/2 lime juiced

Instructions

  • Clean and devein shrimp
  • Put cup of water in a sauce pan, and bring to a boil
  • Add in sriracha, honey, lime juice, soy, and sweet chili sauce
  • Cut jalapeno, and remove seeds, add to pot
  • Add in broccoli florets and sliced sweet mini peppers
  • Add in noodles
  • Cook until noodles are soft.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in small fry pan, and add shrimp, drizzle honey over top, alone with sweet chili sauce and lime juice. Saute until pink, and remove from heat. Reserve pan juices.
  • When noodles are soft, toss shrimp and pan juices into noodles, top with fresh cilantro and green onion, and serve immediately.

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As mentioned, I have made this several times, and have adjusted the amounts of Sriracha, honey, lime, and sweet chili sauce used to fit my preferences, and my children’s preference. I like more spice then they do. So feel free to adjust a bit to get the broth to a flavor you like.

thai shrimp noodle bowl

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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  1. Sandy Sandler says

    June 28, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    I love thai food. This faux pho looks and sounds DELISH! thanks for the recipe.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      June 28, 2014 at 11:44 pm

      Sandy, thank you for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate it!
      Reply
  2. Ann B (@AnnBac9) says

    June 28, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    I love Pho and it is one of my favourite things to eat. I really should start making some dishes myself. Thanks for sharing.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      June 28, 2014 at 11:44 pm

      This was my first attempt at Pho. I will have to try making it in a more traditional way.
      Reply
  3. jonathanmcmullen says

    June 28, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    I like ramen noodles but shrimp... not so much. The pictures do make it look delicious though!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      June 28, 2014 at 11:43 pm

      You can swap out the shrimp for chicken. It is really good either way!
      Reply
  4. Ivory Glass says

    June 29, 2014 at 3:06 am

    this looks so tasty definitely want t try it using chicken!!
    Reply
  5. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    October 21, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    This is really beautiful, Rachel!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      October 21, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      Thank you Andi! It is one of our favorites.
      Reply
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