Directions For Dam Toi, which is used as a garnish for northern style pho, in a small bowl, combine sliced garlic, 1 cup water and 3 teaspoons salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight; drain. In a ...

Pho enthusiasts point out the combination of a complex broth, protein, and fresh garnish puts Vietnamese pho into its own category completely, although it is still considered by many to be a soup.

A slew of fresh garnishes and bowls of spicy condiments accompany the soup, ready for dipping and scattering over the steamy bowl. It’s understandable that a piping hot bowl of pho is a crave ...